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Scientific project assistant postdoc 

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies  

Job vacancy starting: 06/01/2026 | Working hours:  40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 05/31/2032

Job ID: 5093

Your personal sphere of play:

As one of the largest research institutions in Europe, the University of Vienna offers an exceptionally broad range of disciplines and thus provides an outstanding infrastructure for transdisciplinary research in the humanities. We are offering a six-year, fixed-term postdoctoral position in the field of Yiddish Studies. You will propose your own research project on a topic within Yiddish studies. The position is based at the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna under the direction of Univ.-Prof. Kriszta Eszter Szendrői, B.A., PhD.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You will carry out excellent scholarly work on your research project and write scholarly publications (articles or a monograph) on your research project.
• You will represent your research at scholarly conferences.
• You will collaborate with Prof. Kriszta Eszter Szendröi to create an Erweiterungscurriculum in Yiddish Studies and contribute to its teaching and administration.
• You will assist with the organisation of conferences, lectures, workshops and contribute to the organisation and/or teaching of the University of Vienna Summer School on Yiddish Language and Culture.

This is part of your personality: 

• You have successfully completed a doctoral degree in Yiddish Studies or a related subject.
• Your main research interest is in the field of Yiddish studies. If you have additional research interests that is an advantage.
• You have a sound knowledge of Yiddish literature and/or linguistics and/or cultural history and/ or Ashkenazi Jewish history and the methods of your subject area. If you have knowledge of more than one subject area that is an advantage.
• You have a very good command of Yiddish.
• You have a very good command of written and spoken English, knowledge of German is an advantage (language learning will be supported during the employment period).
• You are a team player and are interested in playing an active role in the vitalization of Yiddish cultural life.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

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.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years / 72 months increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• with a letter of motivation written in German or English (max. 1 page).
• your academic CV (max. 2 pages) and a list of your publications;
• research project proposal (max. 2 pages);
• a digital version of two research articles or two chapters of your dissertation;
• contact details of two referees;
• your diploma certificates in digital form;
• apply via our job portal using the 'Apply now' button.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Kriszta Eszter Szendröi  

kriszta.eszter.szendroei@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 02/01/2026