University Assistant postdoctoral

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University Assistant postdoctoral

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies

Job vacancy starting: 01/07/2025 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until: 01/06/2031

Job ID: 3132

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

The Department at the University of Vienna is the largest academic center covering all fields relating to the German language and German-language literatures. The core areas are Modern German Literature, Medieval German Language and Literature, Germanic Linguistic, German as a Foreign and Second Language, and German Teaching Methodology. In addition, the areas of Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Theory, Literary Theory, and Literature for Children and Young Adults are well established. More than 5000 students are enrolled.

The position is situated in the discipline of didactics emphasising on teaching methods regarding literature and media. This position is limited to a duration of six years.

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You build up an independent research profile in the field of german didactics.
• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies .
• You publish internationally and give lectures.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Supervision of students
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in the field of German Studies or cognate disciplines
• Research focus in the field of language didactics, literature didactics and media didactics German
• Desired experience in teaching, esp. in teaching German (secondary school)
• Outstanding dissertation
• Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
• IT user skills
• High ability to express oneself in speaking and writing
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Team player and high social/communicative skills

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given)
• Description of research interests and research agenda / of the intended habilitation project (2 - 3 p.)
• Doctoral Degree
• Contact details of persons who could provide referece letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Stefan Krammer

stefan.krammer@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: 11/10/2024