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University Assistant postdoctoral 

59 Centre for Sport Science and University Sports 

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

Limited contract until: 09/30/2026

Job ID: 5243

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 academic minds have found a unique blend of freedom and support. Join us if you're driven by a passion for top-notch international research and scientific excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Welcome aboard!

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future position is at the Department of Sport and Movement Science, Division of Sport Psychology. The research group focuses on developing and testing psychological interventions for both performance and health. We are currently running a large project on orienteering sports in school settings. Because the activity includes a close cooperation with teachers and students outside of the university, a proper German language (C1 or higher) is a MUST criterium.

Duration of employment: The position is initially limited until September 30th, 2026, and depends on the duration of the absence of the current position holder.

Your future tasks:

• You are involved in research projects of the research group.
• You collect and analyze data, and cooperate on scientific publications.
• You hold courses in Sport Psychology (teaching load: 2 SWS) and help with supervising student theses.
• You are involved in the lab’s dissemination activities.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching, and administration.

This is part of your personality: 

• Degree in psychology, sports science, or a comparable subject with a relevant doctorate.
• Research experience in the field of Sport Psychology. Experience with studies in school settings is of advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of quantitative research methods.
• Publications in renowned, relevant media (peer-reviewed with impact factor).
• Experience with scientific lecturing and dissemination activities.
• Social competence and ability to integrate into the sport psychology team.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.
• Knowledge of university processes and structures.

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.

Duration of employment: for the duration of the position holder's absence 

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your Letter of application, including a brief description of your research.
• With your Curriculum Vitae.
• With your list of publications.
• List of acquired third-party funded projects (if available).
• Evidence of teaching experience (if available).
• Degree certificates (Master, PhD).
• German language certificate (C1 or higher), if German is not your native language.
• Via our job portal/ Apply now- button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Peter Gröpel
peter.groepel@univie.ac.at

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Peter Gröpel  

peter.groepel@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: 02/10/2026