One of Europe’s premier life sciences centers, the Vienna BioCenter (VBC) is home to top universities, biotech firms, and research institutes on a very cooperative, English-speaking campus. The center is well known for its state-of-the-art research infrastructure, which includes shared scientific resources, core facilities, and sophisticated laboratories that facilitate groundbreaking discoveries. A vibrant, multidisciplinary setting that promotes cooperation between disciplines like molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and biotechnology is advantageous to researchers. In order to foster a friendly environment for researchers and their families, VBC also upholds extensive health and pension plans, equal opportunity policies, and heavily subsidized daycare.
The Vienna BioCenter Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Program, or VIP³ Postdoc Program, is a prominent three-year fellowship for outstanding early-career scientists who want to become independent researchers. The program promotes both professional and scientific growth by providing access to international collaborations, career development workshops, networking opportunities, and structured mentorship. Fellows are encouraged to participate in interdisciplinary initiatives, interact with the VBC community, and acquire the skills necessary for leadership in academia and business.
Host Country: Austria
University: Vienna BioCenter
Opportunity Type: Fellowship, Postdoctoral
Subject: Biomedical Sciences
Eligibility Country: International Students, Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- PhD Requirement: By the application deadline of August 15, 2025, candidates must have a PhD in a field related to research at the Vienna BioCenter.
- Multidisciplinary Project: At least two VBC research groups taking part in the current VIP³ call must contribute their expertise to the proposed study.
- Publication Record: A minimum of one (co-)first-author original scientific publication or a preprint published on an accredited public server is required of candidates.
- MSCA Mobility Rule: Applicants must not have lived or carried out their primary activity (job or study) in Austria for more than 12 months in the three years preceding the call deadline in compliance with Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) regulations.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: Ensures the three-year fellowship is financially stable.
- Funding and access to cutting-edge labs and core infrastructure are examples of research support.
- Career Development & Mentoring: Professional training and organized mentoring to promote scientific independence.
- Collaborative Environment: Possibilities to collaborate with foreign scientists and several research groups.
- Healthcare and Social Benefits: Pension contributions and full health insurance.
- Work-Life Support: Availability of family-friendly services, such as daycare subsidies.
- International Exposure: Attending conferences, networking events, and international collaborations.
- Relocation Assistance: Help obtaining a visa and relocating to Austria.
Required Documents:
- Name, contact information, and current employer or institution are examples of personal information.
- Include education, transcripts, degree certificates, and scientific training in your CV (no more than two pages).
- Research Keywords: Five terms that represent the suggested area of study.
- Key Accomplishments & Motivation (½ page each): Emphasize significant accomplishments and areas of interest in research.
- Research Proposal: At least two VBC research groups must participate in the abstract (½ page) and full proposal (maximum 3 pages, including references).
- Explain the anticipated influence on society or the community in the broader influence statement (½ page).
- Referees: Two academic referees’ contact information.
- The list of reviewers who may be excluded is optional.
Deadline: 31 May 2026
