At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ...

University Assistant postdoctoral 

60 Centre for Teacher Education  

Job vacancy starting: 03/01/2026 | Working hours:  20,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 

Job ID: 5190

With 27 teaching subjects, one specialization and over 11,000 student teachers, the University of Vienna is the largest teacher training institution in Austria. At the Centre for Teacher Education (ZLB), we are working to bundle and further develop the various initiatives to improve the quality of teacher education. Together with the faculties and centres involved in teacher education and the universities of teacher education within the North-East Network, future teachers are prepared for the changing needs of a modern school and are enabled to contribute to shaping the learning and living environment of schools on the basis of scientific expertise. 

Your personal sphere of play:

The position is located in the field of Educational Sciences at the Center for Teacher Education (Chair of School Pedagogy with Special Consideration of Social, Linguistic and Cultural Diversity).

The department deals with questions of school participation, inclusion and equal opportunities. We investigate how education systems, schools and teaching create conditions that can promote or limit the learning, well-being and development of children and young people. In doing so, we look at individual development processes as well as institutional and structural factors that shape educational paths.

Our research is multi-perspective and interdisciplinary. It combines pedagogical, psychological and sociological approaches and examines education in all its complexity.

The position is limited to 6 years.

Your future tasks:

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

• Developing and expanding an independent research profile
• Participating in research projects/scientific studies
• International publication and lecturing activities
• Project applications and third-party funding acquisition
• Preparation/completion of a (publication-ready) habilitation
• Independently holding courses in accordance with collective agreement provisions
• Student supervision
• Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Participation in research, teaching, and institute administration

This is part of your personality: 

• Relevant doctorate/PhD
• Technical expertise in the field of school pedagogy and diversity/inclusion
• Relevant publications in renowned, subject-specific media (peer-reviewed; Q1)
• National & international lecturing activities
• Very high methodological skills in the field of empirical educational research (quantitative research, qualitative research, systematic reviews/meta-studies)
• Didactic skills in the field of university teaching
• Teaching experience in the field of teacher training
• Experience in student supervision (supervision of master's theses)
• High level of written and oral communication skills
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Experience in acquiring third-party funding

Desirable skills:

• Experience in participating in research projects
• Knowledge of university processes and structures
• Experience abroad

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 5.014,30 (full-time basis) (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 your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree 
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Susanne Schwab  

susanne.schwab@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: 02/12/2026