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Researcher Career Development Coordinator 

174 Research Services and Career Development 

Job vacancy starting:  | Working hours: 40.00  | Classification CBA: §54 VwGr. IVa 

Limited contract until:  

Job ID: 4529

The DLE Research Services and Career Development is looking to fill the position of a Researcher Career Development Coordinator. In this role, you will advise researchers, particularly postdoctoral researchers, on career paths within and outside academia. Your responsibilities will include conducting CV checks and mock interviews, as well as developing training and programmes tailored to specific target groups. You will proactively establish and maintain relationships with industry partners to create added value for our target group through collaborative programmes and exchange initiatives. You will ensure that early career researchers are optimally prepared for their next career steps and feel well supported at the University of Vienna.

The position is initially limited to three years, with the possibility of extension.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The DLE Research Services and Career Development is a central service provider for researchers at the University of Vienna. It supports both young scientists and established researchers. The DLE has recently expanded its range of services to include comprehensive support for postdoctoral researchers.
 As Researcher Career Development Coordinator, you will play an active role in shaping professional and career development offerings for postdocs, developing innovative formats and implementing them with internal and external partners. You will work in an international, dynamic team where innovation is encouraged, and you will help ensure that the University of Vienna is seen as an attractive place to conduct research and teach and remains an appealing partner for science and industry.

Your future tasks:

As part of the Career Development team, you will work with colleagues from your department and the entire university, as well as external and international partners.

• You will advise researchers, especially postdoctoral researchers, on career options and application strategies, including reviewing their CVs and conducting mock interviews.
• You will manage multiple communication channels .
• You will develop and organize training courses, workshops, and special programmes tailored to specific target groups.
• You will establish and maintain contacts with industry and business partners to develop exchange and cooperation formats.
• You will participate in designing and implementing networking and career events.
• You will develop new formats and services to continuously improve career support for postdocs.

This is part of your personality: 

• You have a university degree and several years of relevant professional experience, preferably in recruiting, personnel development, human resources (HR), or a similar career development role in industry.
• You have consulting experience and can provide tailored support to different target groups.
• You enjoy networking and organizing events, and you are a strong communicator.
• You work in a structured and independent manner, and you are willing to familiarize yourself with new topics. You are ready to take on responsibility.
• You are comfortable in a project-oriented, dynamic work environment and perform well under pressure.
• You speak and write English at the C2 level, and you can also communicate well in German.
• You have solid digital skills with MS Office and digital collaboration tools, and you are open to using new technologies.

What we offer: 

Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can also work remotely. There is also the possibility of part-time work, if both parties are in agreement.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a dedicated team with diverse academic backgrounds in a relaxed and friendly working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport and bicycle.

Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to develop your skills on an ongoing basis.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.390,30 can be increased dependent on professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to every additional personality in the team!

It’s that easy to apply: 

• With your CV and letter of motivation 
• Leaving Certificate, diplomas, academic certificates
• Via our job portal / Apply now-button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Madeleine Harbich  

madeleine.harbich@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: 10/03/2025