Open position! University Assistant (postdoc) - Application Deadline: 29 April 2026

08.04.2026

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 August 2026 or 1 September 2026 and is limited to six 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 carry out administrative activities, quality assurance and evaluation activities

 

This is part of your personal profile: 

  • 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 economy, 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

 

What we offer:

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 5.014,30  (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

 

It is that easy to apply:

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

 

Find the full job advertisement at the University of Vienna’s career website: https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/University-Assistant-%28postdoc%29-Department-of-Government/1381586233/

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