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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Your workplace:
- You will independently lead courses at Bachelor's and Master's level.
- You will make an active contribution to the (further) development of course and examination formats.
- You will assist with supervising final theses and examinations.
- You will be expected to keep abreast of the current state of the art in science and didactic training and to take on research tasks during periods when you are not teaching.
- In addition, the assumption of administrative activities, especially in the administration of teaching, is part of the job profile.
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Interessante Tätigkeiten warten auf Sie:
- Entwicklung, Planung und Umsetzung ganzheitlicher Kommunikationsstrategien
- Strategische Verantwortung und operative Umsetzung der PR-Schwerpunkte
- Aktive Medienarbeit und redaktionelle Tätigkeiten
- Konzeption und Durchführung von Wissenschaftskommunikation
- Betreuung und Weiterentwicklung des Online-Auftrittes (Website sowie Social-Media-Kanäle)
- Gestaltung und Weiterentwicklung der internen Kommunikation
- Mitarbeit bei der Entwicklung innovativer Fundraisingstrategien
- Betreuung von Spender*innen sowie Organisation und Begleitung von Charityveranstaltungen
- Enge Abstimmung mit dem Management
- Mitwirkung an abteilungsübergreifenden Projekten (z.B. im Employer Branding)
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Gestalten Sie mit uns eine soziale Zukunft
- Mit Ihrer Expertise entwickeln Sie kanalübergreifende, ganzheitliche und integrierte Kommunikationskonzepte.
- Sie übernehmen redaktionelle Verantwortung (Recherche, konzeptionelle Aufbereitung, Texterstellung) für unsere diversen Themen und ihre Kommunikation über verschiedene Kanäle (intern und extern).
- Sie verfassen und redigieren eigenständig Texte für verschiedene Kanäle.
- Sie planen, koordinieren und setzen unterschiedliche Kommunikationsmaßnahmen.
- Als Teil der Unternehmenskommunikation unterstützen Sie unternehmensweit andere Abteilungen in der Kommunikation ihrer Themen intern und extern.
- Sie agieren als verlässliche Drehscheibe zu unseren vielfältigen Stakeholdern.
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- Participation in research projects
- Contribution to publications / scientific articles / presentations
- Participation in the development of a media platform for political theory
- Participation in organizing workshops, conferences, and symposia
- Project applications and acquisition of third-party funding
- We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12–18 months
- You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
- Supervision of students
- You take on administrative tasks in the department, teaching, and research administration
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Aufgaben
- Konzeption, Planung und Umsetzung von ganzheitlichen PR-Kampagnen
- Verfassen von Pressemitteilungen und Texten für analoge und digitale Medien
- Pflege und Ausbau von Kontakten innerhalb der österreichischen Medienlandschaft
- Organisation und Betreuung von Pressegesprächen
- Erfahrung mit der Contentpflege von Webseiten
- Konzeption und Umsetzung von zielgruppengerechtem Content für soziale Medien
- PR-Begleitung von Bauprojekten Bauprojekte vom Projektstart bis zur Verwertung
- Erstellung von diversen Verkaufsunterlagen, Projektbeschreibungen und Drucksorten
- Gestaltung von digitalen und klassischen Werbemitteln
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- Design and carry out your PhD research (dissertation agreement to be finalised within 12 months);
- Contribute to writing project proposals for the acquisition of third-party funds and research grants;
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in department seminars and research activities;
- Present your research at national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia;
- Teach courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement;
- Contribute to the organisation of department activities and processes.
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Your role:
- Pursuing your doctoral research independently with the support of two academic supervisors from the department
- Completing a dissertation agreement (incl. full doctoral proposal to be assessed by a faculty board) within 12 months
- Presenting your research at international conferences
- Publishing your research in international outlets
- Independent teaching of courses as defined by the university’s collective bargaining agreement
- Participation in administrative activities
- Participation in evaluation activities and quality assurance
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Your personal sphere of play:
- You build up an independent research profile in the field of political sociology and emotion research.
- You will independently plan and execute empirical research within the scope of the ERC project outlined earlier.
- You are involved in related research project and scientific studies in the area of radicalisation, social isolation and loneliness.
- You publish internationally and give lectures.
- You apply for theme-related projects and raise further third-party funds.
- You mentor students and junior members of the LONERS project.
- You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
- You participate in a research project and in scientific studies in the field of political sociology developing your own research interests.
- You participate in national and international conferences and project meetings.
- You will write scientific publications.
- Your tasks will involve literature review, finetuning of analytical schemes to address the political force of emotions and supporting the coordinator in the elaboration of reports, as well as social impact activities.
- You will be part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, benefiting from an extensive network of excellent researchers. Active involvement in ongoing research conducted by the research team of Anna Durnova is encouraged.
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Your personal sphere of play:
- You build up an independent research profile in the field of political sociology and emotion research.
- You will independently plan and execute empirical research within the scope of the ERC project outlined earlier.
- You are involved in related research project and scientific studies in the area of radicalisation, social isolation and loneliness.
- You publish internationally and give lectures.
- You apply for theme-related projects and raise further third-party funds.
- You mentor students and junior members of the LONERS project.
- You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
- You participate in a research project and in scientific studies in the field of political sociology developing your own research interests.
- You participate in national and international conferences and project meetings.
- You will write scientific publications.
- Your tasks will involve literature review, finetuning of analytical schemes to address the political force of emotions and supporting the coordinator in the elaboration of reports, as well as social impact activities.
- You will be part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, benefiting from an extensive network of excellent researchers. Active involvement in ongoing research conducted by the research team of Anna Durnova is encouraged.
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Vollzeit | Teilzeit | befristet
Your personal sphere of influence:
- You will work on your dissertation and its completion; the conclusion of a dissertation agreement is expected within 12-18 months.
- You will independently hold courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement.
- You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
- You will participate in organizational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures.
- You will be responsible for continuing and supporting international collaborations.
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Aufgaben
- Administration von Klienten und Lieferanten
- E-Mail Korrespondenzen und telefonischer Kontakt mit Kunden
- Erstellung von grafischen Inhalten
- Erlernen von Personalverrechnungsaufgaben und Buchhaltungsaufgaben
- Laufende Aktualisierung von Web-Inhalten
- Organisation von Abläufen und Veranstaltungen für z.b. meinefotoparty.at
- Entwurf von Marketingstrategien für unsere Modelagentur Alpinas.Austria
- Selbstständiges Arbeiten
- Vorbereitung und Einschulung in Buchhaltung und Lohnverrechnungen
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Your personal sphere of influence:
The Institute for Economic and Social History conducts integrated research and teaching in economic, social, and cultural history, as well as history education in collaboration with other historical institutes. It examines and teaches economic, social, and cultural developments in global, national, regional, and local contexts up to the present day. We are a dynamic team and host numerous third-party funded projects financed by national and international funding agencies such as FWF, Jubiläumsfonds, and EU programs.
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Vollzeit | Teilzeit | befristet
Your personal sphere of influence:
- Collaboration in research and teaching in the field of labour and social security law.
- We expect you to finalise your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
- You will work on your dissertation and its finalisation as well as other academic work.
- You will teach courses independently in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You will be responsible for administrative tasks in research and teaching.
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Vollzeit | Teilzeit | befristet
Your personal sphere of influence:
- Developing and strengthening your independent research profile
- High-quality research, international presentation and publication activity
- Collaborating on research studies with a dynamic team of demographic experts
- Participate in the doctoral programme of the VIDSS, complete 30 ECTS through course attendance and external activities (see detail here: https://vds-sosci.univie.ac.at/doctoral-programme/)
- You hold courses independently within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
- Involvement in the department’s administration, in research dissemination and in scientific and teaching activities.
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- Design and carry out your PhD research;
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in department seminars and research activities;
- Present your research at national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia;
- Teach courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement;
- Contribute to the organisation of department activities and processes.
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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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Your personal sphere of play:
- Continuous development of an interdisciplinary research agenda and strategy on the topics of spatial sustainability and digital transformations, in close coordination with the department’s working groups and department leadership.
- Coordination of cross-disciplinary spatial research activities at the institute and beyond.
- Coordination and management of large interdisciplinary research proposals led by the institute (e.g., FWF doc.funds, SFB, Horizon Europe).
- Conducting own research and/or contributing to interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of spatial sustainability and digital transformations.
- Coordination of science communication activities in the mentioned fields of transformation.
- Improved integration of teaching across the different courses offered and especially the department’s new Master’s programs.
- Teaching as required by the university’s collective bargaining agreement
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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:
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Requirements:
• Completed diploma/master's degree in Catholic theology
• Excellent written and spoken German language skills
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Good knowledge of Latin
• Independent and result-responsible work
• Comprehensive IT skills, especially MS Office
• You are a team player with a high level of social/communicative competence. Desirable are:
• Completed diploma/master's thesis in the field of liturgical studies
• An additional modern foreign language
• Knowledge of the Roman liturgy
• Knowledge of Hebrew and Ancient Greek
• Basic knowledge of church music
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Your Tasks
- Contribution to the project (funded by the Anniversary Fund of the City of Vienna):“C’est-LA-Vie: Digital Humanism in 21st Century Life Sciences Academia in Vienna”, conducting desktop research, interviews and workshops within three life science research fields & performing respective analyses
- Active participation in the institute’s inter- and transdisciplinary discussions
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Ihre Aufgaben:
- Projektmitarbeit beim Aufbau des „PID-Kompetenzzentrums“ (Projektplanung, Kommunikation und Abstimmung, Analyse neuer PIDs, Begleitung einer Studie)
- Anforderungsanalysen und Entwicklung von use cases (Evaluierung von existierenden Forschungsinfrastrukturen, Koordination der Implementierung von PID-Services)
- Identifizieren von Kooperationspartnern, Stakeholder-Engagement und Outreach
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Tasks:
- Research and publication activities in the subject area
- Teaching and assisting with examinations at Bachelor and Master level in Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
- Supervision of students
- Participation in and organization of scientific events
- Participation in organizational and administrative tasks and in evaluation measures
- Commitment to contributing to the acquisition of external research funding
- Opportunity for habilitation is provided
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YOU INSPIRE
- You are an allrounder: Von der Recherche bis zum Vertragsabschluss über die Reiseversicherung: organisiere Pauschal- und Individualreisen speziell für deine Kund:innen
- You are an organizational talent: Übernimm die gesamte Reiseorganisation (Angebotslegung, Flug- und Hotelbuchungen, Transfer, Versicherung, Rechnungslegung und Nachbetreuung)
- You are a great advisor: Berate deine Kund:innen über Destinationen, Hotels, Versicherungen und länderspezifische Erfordernisse (Impfungen, Visa)
- You are responsible: Betreue deine Kund:innen aktiv vor- und nach der Reise und übernimm Verantwortung für deine Buchungen
- You are digital: Hole, sofern du das möchtest, unsere Kund:innen als Social Agent über alle Buchungskanäle (z.B. Chat und Serviceline) ab
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Call for proposals
- The position includesa three-years-employment as a W3 postdoc at the IKW/ÖAW (with an option to extend the contract in accordance with the ÖAW career model if the budget allows) and a standard working place at the Institute of Culture Studies.The employment can be either full-time (one position) or 50% (two positions), so please state clearly in your application if you are applying both for the full-time position and the 50%-position or for only one of the variants. There will be no disadvantages for applicants applying for only one or for both variants.The monthly salary for a full-time position is gross € 4,930.60 and 2,465.30 for a 50% position.DurationPlanned start: 2nd. quarter 2026.Presence at the ÖAW is required according to the ÖAW home office regulations which allow up to 40 % work from home office (in Austria).ResultsThe postdoc is expected to publish internationally, give lectures at domestic and international conferences and workshops, apply for third-party funding with projects in the field of Austrian memory studies and to be an active member of the IKW who participates in the institute’s biweekly institute meetings, events and activities.LanguageApplications can be submitted in either German or English.Required documentsMerged into one single PDF:- Cover page with your academic title, your name, affiliation and: applying for the 100% and/or 50% position?- Motivation letter- Title and abstract of your project (max. 1,000 characters incl. spaces)- Research proposal (max. 1,200 words, incl. footnotes, excl. bibliography)- Project-related bibliography (max. 1 page)- Academic curriculum vitae with list of publications (max. 5 pages)- One of your publications most relevant for the proposed projectPlease send your application including all relevant documents no later than 12 January 2026.
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Your Tasks
- PhD in a field related to animal cognition.
- Prior experience working and publishing both bioacoustic and animal behaviour/cognition research.
- Prior experience training animals in a lab setting would be ideal.
- Comfortable handling animals. Prior experience, especially with small birds, would be ideal.
- Strong written and oral English.
- The candidate should be able to integrate into a multi-disciplinary research team.
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Your Tasks
- Active participation in Node 2 of the Cluster of Excellence on ‘Communication and Mobility’, with cluster 1 ‘Multilinguality and its Social Contexts’
- Engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue within the COE
- Conducting independent research
- International publications and presentations of project results
- Commitment to the goals of the Cluster and to the integration of its members as well as participation in training and transfer/outreach activities
- Active participation in the scientific and organizational activities of the Institute of Medieval Studies of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
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Ihr persönlicher Wirkungsraum:
- Berufserfahrung im Office-Management (Kenntnisse im universitären Kontext von Vorteil)
- Allgemeine oder Berufsbildende mittlere bzw. höhere Schule (Matura) oder Kaufmännischer Lehrabschluss und langjährige Office Erfahrung
- Sehr gute schriftliche und mündliche Ausdrucksfähigkeit (vor allem ausgezeichnetes Deutsch und korrespondenzfähige Englischkenntnisse)
- Sehr gute MS Office Kenntnisse
- Erfahrung mit Content Management Systemen (z.B. Typo 3, i3v, SAP – diese können aber durch interne Fortbildungen erworben werden) & Social Media
- Organisatorische Fähigkeiten und selbständige Arbeitsweise, Bereitschaft zur Weiterbildung, Serviceorientierung und Teamfähigkeit
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Ihr persönlicher Wirkungsraum:
- Sie unterstützen die wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter*innen bei der Organisation und Administration ihrer Forschungs- und Lehraufgaben. Das bedeutet u.a.: Sie organisieren Meetings, Workshops und Reisetätigkeiten. Sie protokollieren und bereiten Daten auf. Sie unterstützen in der Vorbereitung von Publikationen (WZKM) und Veranstaltungen. Sie verwalten Projektbudgets.
- Sie sind zentrale*r Ansprechpartner*in und übernehmen die englisch- und deutschsprachige Korrespondenz mit allen Schnittstellen (team-intern, universitär, Projektpartner*innen, Studierende, etc.).
- Sie betreuen Gastwissenschafter*innen und Kooperationspartner*innen.
- Sie administrieren den Ausschreibungs-/Recruitingprozess und unterstützen bei der Aufnahme neuer Mitarbeiter*innen bis hin zum Onboarding.
- Sie kümmern sich um die Homepage.
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Vollzeit | befristet | Geringfügig
Your personal sphere of influence:
- Participation in research projects
- Participation in publications / scientific articles / lectures
- Participation in and independent teaching of courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
- Student support
- Participation in the organization of meetings, conferences and symposia
- Participation in administration of the team, teaching, and research
- Completion of your dissertation agreement within 12 - 18 month is expected.
- Own scientific activities (especially the writing of a dissertation) are encouraged and supported.
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