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University Assistant postdoctoral 1 

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies  

Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2025  | Working hours:  40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 09/30/2031

Job ID: 4331

Among the many reasons to research and teach at the University of Vienna there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for continuous striving for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future position is at the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Studies and is subject to the professorship for Theatre and Cultural Studies. The position is limited to six years and is to be filled on October 1, 2025, or later. 

Your future tasks:

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

• You build up or expand an independent research profile.
• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies.
• You publish internationally and give lectures.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise your students and hold exams.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
• You will be involved in applying for projects and acquiring third-party funding.
• You are working on a habilitation thesis or a second book.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in theater and performance studies
• Publications in the field of theatre and cultural studies
• Lectures and international networking activities in the field of theatre and cultural studies
• Extensive knowledge and experience in teaching, research and administration
• Independent research project (e.g. habilitation)
• High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
• Foreign language(s)
• Professional experience at a research institution outside the university where the doctorate was obtained
• IT skills
• Team player and high social/communicative skills

In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have:

• Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning
• Experience of working on research projects
• International presentation experience

Desirable qualifications are:

• Knowledge of university processes and structures
• Experience abroad
• Experience of supervising students

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid.

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. 

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years 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 motiviation
• With your scientific curriculum vitae
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Presentation of the current habilitation or book project
• Course evaluations
• Doctoral Degree 
• Contact details of persons who could provide referece letters
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Stefan Hulfeld  

stefan.hulfeld@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: 08/26/2025