At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral 

 32 Faculty of Protestant Theology 

Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2025 | Working hours: 30,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) 

Limited contract until: 03/28/2026

Job ID: 4586

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Institute for Systematic Theology is a sub-unit of the Faculty of Protestant Theology. The vacant position as university assistant (praedoc) serves to strengthen our teaching and research portfolio. We are looking for Protestant theologians with a special interest in working on research questions in Systematic Theology.

The employment relationship is limited to the duration of an employee's absence until March 28, 2025, as this is a maternity leave replacement.

Your future tasks:

You will play an active role in the research, teaching and administration of the Institute, i.e:
• You will be involved in research projects and publications in Systematic Theology.
• You will work on your dissertation in Systematic Theology. 
• You will participate in doctoral seminars at the Institute.
• You will teach independent courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree in Protestant Theology or a corresponding teaching degree (the degree
  certificate must be available by the date of employment at the latest);
• A keen interest in religious education, a willingness to attend and organize national and international;
  conferences and to work in a team, and good IT user skills;
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary exchange with neighboring discipline;
• You have a research interest in Systematic Theology.
  
  

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

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 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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis) 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 summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. X p.)
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• ...
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Christian Danz

christian.danz@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: 09/07/2025