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University Assistant postdoctoral 

 47 Faculty of Psychology 

Job vacancy starting: 11/01/2025 | Working hours: 40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 10/31/2031

Job ID: 4753

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your personal sphere of play:

The Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology has a vacancy for a postdoctoral position (40 hours/week, limited to 6 years). The position is assigned to the field of Psychological Education and Transfer Research (Head: Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Psych. Dr. Barbara Schober). We are looking for a candidate with a degree in psychology, a doctorate in psychology, scientific interests and experience in research and teaching in the field of empirical educational psychology with a focus on motivation, well-being and learning at school, development, evaluation and implementation of intervention programs, or gender and diversity in educational contexts. Support will be provided for the writing of a cumulative habilitation thesis. Applicants should be able to work well in a team and have strong social skills. We offer the opportunity to work in a highly motivated, committed, and internationally oriented team. In addition, a programmer and experimental laboratories are available to the working group for the preparation and implementation of research work. The tasks include scientific research and independent teaching in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement in the areas of the field of work, as well as participation in university self-administration.

Your future tasks:

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

• You will develop an independent research profile in the field of empirical educational research with a focus on one of the areas mentioned above.
• You will participate in research projects and scientific studies.
• You will publish internationally and give lectures.
• You will apply for projects and solicit third-party funding.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise students.
• You will participate in evaluation measures and quality assurance.
• You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.

This is part of your personality: 

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in psychology
• Research expertise and initiative demonstrated through international publications in peer-relevant media
• Experience in research management
• High quality in your own teaching and experience with e-learning
• IT and method skills (e.g., SPSS)
• Excellent English skills (C1)
• Team player with strong social/communication skills
• High level of commitment and independence

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partly work remote/hybrid (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:

• Letter of intent
• With your scientific curriculum vitae
• With a complete list of publications
• With a summary of your main areas of research and their relevance to the focus areas of the department (max. 1 page)
• With contact details of individuals for references
• With the Doctoral Degree certificate
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Barbara Schober

barbara.schober@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: 10/17/2025