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. Do you also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a/an

University Assistant (postdoc) 

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

Limited contract until: 31.05.2031

Job ID: 3415

Your role:

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.

Your future tasks:

• 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.