University Assistant (postdoc)

The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for more than 10,000 employees, of whom around 7,500 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a/an

University Assistant (post doc)

Job vacancy starting: 01.06.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (post doc)

Limited contract until: 31.05.2031

Job ID: 3415

Among the many reasons to research and teach at the University of Vienna there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for continuous striving for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

The Department of Government, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, is looking for a university assistant (post doc) in research areas represented at the Department of Government, especially political representation, party competition, political institutions, or poltical behaviour.

Your future position is based at the Department of Government, which is a leading centre for research on the comparative politics in Europe and beyond. The position is to be filled from 1 June 2025 or thereafter (e.g., July to September 2025) and is limited to 6 years. Staff and students appreciate internationality, outstanding research projects, interdisciplinary cooperation and exchange between colleagues.

• You will develop and strengthen an independent research profile, including internationally visible publications
• You will present your work internationally
• You will hold courses independently as defined by the university's collective bargaining agreement (typically 180 minutes of classroom teaching per week each academic semester)
• You will supervise students (BA and MA)
• You will participate in administrative activities, quality assurance and evaluation activities

• Completed doctorate/PhD in Political Science or a closely related social science discipline by the start date of the position
• Own research agenda on political representation, party competition, political institutions, political behaviour or related fields that complements research at the department
• Excellent knowledge of social science methods in data collection and analysis
• Internationally visible publication record or advanced manuscripts (e.g., revise & resubmit)
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Ability to work in a team

Work-life balance: We are a family-friendly employer. Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and the opportunity to partially work remotely (in Austria)

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

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: A current base salary of EUR 4,752.30 (14 times a year). The salary increases if we can credit professional experience

Research support: The department aims to provide support for conference travel and fair access to the common pool of research assistants

• Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of cources taught and a list of talks given)
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• Contact details of three academic referees
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Nicole Haas

n.haas@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: 24-01-2025