University assistant predoctoral

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies

Job vacancy starting: 03/01/2025 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until: 02/29/2028

Job ID: 2964

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

The Department for Slavonic Studies is looking for a PhD student with a didactic research project in the field of Slavic languages (with a focus on South or East Slavic languages). We offer you the opportunity to pursue your dissertation project intensively, gain initial teaching experience and conduct independent research in a stimulating environment at the largest German-speaking Department for Slavonic Studies, where teachers for the subjects Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Polish, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian and Czech are trained.
The advertised position of a university assistant ("prae doc") is to be filled on 1 March 2025. The advertisement is for 3 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 3 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are working on your dissertation and its completion. We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You will be involved in research projects and scientific studies in the field of subject didactics.
• You will carry out your own study under supervision (conception, implementation, survey, analysis).
• You will contribute to publications / scientific articles / lectures.
• You hold courses independently to the extent of the provisions of the collective agreement.
• You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
• You will support the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia and student support.

• Completed Master's/Diploma in Slavic Studies or a Slavic Teacher Training Programme
• Experience in teaching (language, also subject didactics desired)
• Knowledge of the Austrian school system
• Very good knowledge of Russian or Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian or Slovenian as well as the corresponding regional studies
• Organizational skills
• Communication talent and ability to work in a team
• High level of written and oral communication skills in German and English
• IT user knowledge

Also desirable are

• International experience
• Experience with online and digitally supported learning
• Knowledge of university processes and structures, experience in university self-administration
• Basic knowledge of other Slavic languages as well as non-Slavic foreign languages

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

• With your academic CV and letter of motivation
• With a summary of your research interests/dissertation concept (max. 2 pages; if possible including time and work plan)
• Notification of completed Master's/Diploma studies
• List of publications, teaching experience (if available)
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Elizabeta Jenko

elizabeta.jenko@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 11/12/2024