Molecular Signal Transduction Medical University of Vienna

Overview

What you'll study

• The Molecular Signal Transduction programme at the Medical University of Vienna which in particular covers the fields of physiology and pharmacology will offer students the opportunity to work with approved scientists on cutting-edge research projects.

• The students will also obtain a thorough education in a variety of related scientific topics in order to obtain a broad knowledge in the field. Together, the program should provide a profound basis for a successful scientific career within university and/or industry, or for other career paths related to science.
• An additional aim of the program is the education of scientists who can contribute to clinical, clinic-related ("translational science"), as well as basic scientific work. They will be able to independently conceptualize and perform their own projects. 

• MedUni Vienna offers fully-funded doctoral studies in interdisciplinary programs, including Medical Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Immunology, Neurosciences, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Malignant Diseases, (RNA, vascular, infectious) Biology, Molecular Signalling or Mechanisms of Cell Biology, Cellular Homeostasis, Public Health and Medical Informatics. Research activities range from basic to clinical research. The University offers state-of-the-art research facilities and is directly linked to one of the largest hospitals in Europe.

Career Outlook

Completion of a Ph.D. program gives you the opportunity to work in a wide variety of areas, including:

• Medical research
• Project management
• Science journalism
• Professorship and teaching
• Consultation to public administration, NGOs and industry
• Marketing and Sales
• Innovation and product development
• Quality management
• Funding