Social Sciences, Education & Social Research – Doctoral Positions (SSH Call 2026)
- Prepare a highly original and internationally competitive PhD thesis in your designated field.
- Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present your research at international conferences.
- Design and teach university courses and supervise students according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for predoctoral researchers.
- Complete the public presentation of your PhD thesis within one year of your contract starting date.
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Cognition, Behaviour & Environmental Sciences – Doctoral Positions (SSH Call 2026)
- Prepare a highly original and internationally competitive PhD thesis in your designated field.
- Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present your research at international conferences.
- Design and teach university courses and supervise students according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for predoctoral researchers.
- Complete the public presentation of your PhD thesis within one year of your contract starting date.
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Vollzeit | Teilzeit | befristet | Freelancer, Projektarbeit | Geringfügig
Your personal sphere of influence:
As a PhD student, you will, become a core member of the STRENGTH platform and the Environmental Psychology Group at the University of Vienna. This currently includes one full professor, one tenure-track professor, three postdoctoral researchers, six PhD students, an organisational assistant and four student / research assistants.
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- Your research will be focused on the nanospectroscopic analysis of 1D and 2D materials made from carbon or transition metal dichalcogenides.
- You will conduct independent experimental research related to synthesis and spectroscopy, with the freedom to apply your creativity and previous knowledge.
- You will present your research plan to the faculty and complete a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This will be reviewed and adapted on an annual basis.
- You will work on your dissertation and towards its completion in time, supported by dedicated mentorship. We expect a large degree of independence paired with a high level of team spirit.
- You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field.
- You will contribute to teaching (lab courses, exercise classes), both in teams and independently, within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You will engage with the broader scientific community as well as contribute to outreach through publications, conference presentations, collaborative events and public activities.
- You will help the group with minor administrative tasks, contributing to the success of the group for research, teaching and outreach.
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Theology, Religious Studies & Ethics – Doctoral Positions (SSH Call 2026)
- Prepare a highly original and internationally competitive PhD thesis in your designated field.
- Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present your research at international conferences.
- Design and teach university courses and supervise students according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for predoctoral researchers.
- Complete the public presentation of your PhD thesis within one year of your contract starting date.
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Your Tasks
- Performing research along the research lines of the group
- Writing and submitting scientific articles summarizing your findings
- Supporting the group leader in writing project proposals
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- Writing a dissertation / we expect from the successful candidate the dissertation agreement within 12 months
- Involvement in international co-operations
- Support with third-party funded projects
- Independent teaching (starting in the 2nd year) based on the collective bargaining agreement
- Support in student supervision and examination activities
- Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance
- Integration into the research group and participation in administrative duties
- Review of previous literature and the relevant theoretical background
- Analysis of existing/secondary survey dataset(s)
- Development of new survey and collection of original survey data
- Development and implementation of experimental studies
- Writing and contributing to scientific papers for peer review
- Presentation of findings at national and international conferences
- Travel to field sites (as part of a disaster task force)
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Your personal sphere of play:
- You build up an independent research profile in the field of Macroeconomics.
- 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 hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You participate in examination activities.
- You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
- You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
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Your personal sphere of play:
- You will work on an experimental PhD project in the field of neurodegeneration, cellular neurotoxicity, and glial stress responses
- You will plan and conduct in vitro experiments with primary cells of the central nervous system, especially neurons and glial cells
- You will investigate the effects of toxic stimuli on cell viability, cell death, and cellular stress and inflammatory responses
- You will apply established cell biological, molecular biological, and microscopic methods and evaluate them quantitatively
- You will work with models of the blood-brain barrier to analyze barrier function and transport processes
- We expect the dissertation agreement to be completed within 12-18 months
- You will work continuously on your dissertation and its timely completion
- You will hold courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement
- You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching
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History, Cultural Studies & Philology – Doctoral Positions (SSH Call 2026)
- Prepare a highly original and internationally competitive PhD thesis in your designated field.
- Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present your research at international conferences.
- Design and teach university courses and supervise students according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for predoctoral researchers.
- Complete the public presentation of your PhD thesis within one year of your contract starting date.
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- PhD thesis, preferably in the area of the FWF project ArtVis (https://crea.univie.ac.at/projects/artvis-dynamic-network-perspectives-on-digital-art-history/),
- the assistance of Prof. Rosenberg in teaching and research,
- indipendant teaching in art history (one course per semester),
- participation in the administration of the department.
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Your personal sphere of play:
- You build up an independent research profile in the field of Experimental Economics.
- 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 hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You participate in examination activities.
- You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
- You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- You are involved in research projects and scientific studies.
- We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
- You work on your dissertation and its completion.
- You hold courses within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
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Mathematics & Computer Science - Postdoc Fellows E-STEEM Call 2026
- Conduct highly original and internationally competitive research in one of the designated fields.
- Develop and execute an ambitious Research Plan (as submitted with the application).
- Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
- Build and maintain international research collaborations.
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Life Sciences & Biomedical Research - Postdoc Fellows E-STEEM Call 2026
- Female applicants (inclusive understanding of gender identities within the legal framework and the University’s Equality Plan: https://satzung.univie.ac.at/alle-weiteren-satzungsinhalte/frauenfoerderungs-und-gleichstellungsplan/)
- PhD awarded by the application deadline or within the last 4 years (extensions recognized for parental/care duties, illness, or other career breaks).
- A strong research track record commensurate with the career stage.
- The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, international research environment.
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Tasks:
- Independent research and project work in the field of microwave satellite-based soil moisture monitoring, error characteristion and model-data integration
- Independent teaching of courses and supervision of students
- Development of scientific methods, concepts, as well as their realization and evaluation
- Writing project proposals to apply for funding from national and international agencies (e.g. ESA, FWF, FFG, and the European Commission) and coordinating and managing these projects
- Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures of the research division, department, and faculty
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Your personal sphere of play:
As a University Assistant you will complement the research at Chair of South-Eastern European History.The postdoc position will be for a maximum of four years, the preferred starting date would be April 1, 2026.
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Your Profile
- Doctoral degree in Physics or a related discipline
- A strong interest in quantum technology, demonstrated e.g., by a PhD thesis in these topics, is desirable
- Excellent English language and communication skills
- Research experience with defects in crystals, such as nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond
- Expertise in semiconductors and optoelectronics
- Laboratory experience including optics, spectroscopy, data acquisition and evaluation
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Law, Legal Studies & Philosophy – Doctoral Positions (SSH Call 2026)
- Prepare a highly original and internationally competitive PhD thesis in your designated field.
- Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present your research at international conferences.
- Design and teach university courses and supervise students according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for predoctoral researchers.
- Complete the public presentation of your PhD thesis within one year of your contract starting date.
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Your Tasks
- Conduct independent and collaborative research within the “Religion and State” work package
- Analyse Arabic-language texts, media, and other relevant source materials
- Carry out digital and remote ethnographic research, including with Yemeni diaspora communities
- Contribute to the project’s theoretical framework and joint research outputs
- Organise a workshop and co-edit the resulting publication(s)
- Present research findings at international conferences and workshops
- Support project-related events and organisational activities
- Actively participate in ISA’s academic environment, including team meetings and internal workshops
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- You are involved in research projects and scientific studies connected to the group's "Investigating the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Language Services Industry", "Improving the quality of Translation/Revision/PEMT output by using automatic speech tools and LLMs", and "Cognitive investigations of Translation/Revision/PEMT practices" research themes.
- We expect you to finalise your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
- You complete your dissertation by the end of your contract.
- You contribute to the group's joint publications/presentations/advisory work for external partners.
- You contribute proactively to the group's continuous learning culture.
- You represent the group at international conferences.
- You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
- You contribute to the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposia.
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Your personal field of activity:
The research group “Quantum Information Science and Quantum Computation”, led by Univ.- Prof. Dr. Philip Walther, is part of the Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics & Quantum Information group at the Faculty of Physics and member of the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ) – one of the largest quantum hubs in Europe – and the Austrian Cluster of Excellence quanta. The group’s research combines the development of scalable photonic quantum technology for quantum computing and other quantum information applications with the investigation of fundamental quantum science questions. The main activities reach from quantum control of single photons using solid-state photon sources, integrated waveguide technology, tailored nonlinear media and detectors based on superconductor technology to interferometric precision measurements of weak gravitational forces.
For our further reinforcement we are looking for a Senior Scientist that supports in particular the research on optical quantum interferometry in weak gravitational fields. The position is currently limited to 1 year with the possibility of subsequent unlimited employment.
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Your Tasks
- manage and contribute to the development and delivery of training resources on a range of topics in collaboration with experts from within and beyond the institute,
- define and manage editorial and publication workflows to ensure the efficient creation and long-term availability of the training resources,
- provide editorial support for content, communicate with contributors and reviewers, and proofread content,
- map and actively develop shared activities in the training and education field in coordination with project partners, as well as other relevant institutions or related partner initiatives, especially the European research infrastructures CLARIN and DARIAH,
- assist the planning and delivery of training events, including support the streaming and video production,
- coordinate the institute’s internship programme,participate in dissemination activities at conferences, workshops etc.
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Your personal sphere of play:
- You build up an independent research profile in the field of Applied Microeconomics (eg digital economics, environmental economics, industrial organization, labor economics).
- 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 hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You participate in examination activities.
- You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
- You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- You oversee and coordinate the full administrative lifecycle of PhD students, from admission to graduation.
- You handle incoming administrative queries from students and supervisors and provide timely support.
- You support teaching and exam administration
- You update and manage data documentation
- You contribute to updating the department website and information materials
- You work closely with the second administrative support member to ensure smooth workflows
- You maintain close communication with campus partners, university offices, HR, and other administrative units
- Additional responsibilities can be added depending on your interests and skill set
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Your personal sphere of play:
- You develop an independent research profile in the field of Romance linguistics.
- You are involved in research projects and scientific studies, especially in the context of the SFB-sub-project "Fading reference: The pragmaticalization of pronoun + verb", led by the responsible professor.
- You publish in internationally recognised organs of publication, give lectures and organise scientific events.
- You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You supervise your students.
- You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
- You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
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Your Tasks
- a completed Master in Demography, Geography, Social Sciences, or other relevant fields
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, excellent programming skills in R or similar packages
- Ability to work independently and to collaborate with a broader research team
- Solid knowledge of demographic methods
- Experience with demographic data
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of biophysical chemistry.
- We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
- You work on your dissertation and its completion.
- You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
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Human Behavior & Movement - Postdoc Fellows E-STEEM Call 2026
- Female applicants (inclusive understanding of gender identities within the legal framework and the University’s Equality Plan: https://satzung.univie.ac.at/alle-weiteren-satzungsinhalte/frauenfoerderungs-und-gleichstellungsplan/)
- PhD awarded by the application deadline or within the last 4 years (extensions recognized for parental/care duties, illness, or other career breaks).
- A strong research track record commensurate with the career stage.
- The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, international research environment.
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