The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an
University assistant predoctoral
45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Job vacancy starting: 02/02/2026 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited contract until: 02/03/2030
Job ID: 3648
Among the many good reasons to want 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 their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!
Your personal sphere of influence:
Korean Studies at the University of Vienna is seeking a University Assistant (Prae Doc).
At the Institute of East Asian Studies, we offer you the opportunity to integrate into a dynamic environment with collaborative colleagues and participate in current research projects.
Our research focuses on the intersection of social and cultural change in modern North and South Korea, as well as the Korean diaspora.
We place great value on a collegial and harmonious working environment and encourage social and professional exchange.
You can find an insight into our team and our research areas here: https://koreanologie.univie.ac.at/Your future tasks:
You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:
- Developing a doctoral research project in the area of Korean Studies.
- Presenting and publishing zour own research.
- Teaching on Korea and basic methods at the BA level.
- Supporting our administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
This is part of your personality:
- Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Korean Studies or a related cultural or social science discipline with a clear focus on Korea.
- Solid knowledge of cultural or social science theories and methods.
- Research on a topic that, in terms of content and methodology, corresponds to the research agenda of the institute or the focus areas of the faculty members.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English
- Excellent knowledge of Korean, both written and oral
- You should be a team player with high social skills
Additional skills and competence (desirable skills):
Ideally you are experienced or versed in:
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- University procedures and structures
- Previous experience in teaching
- Prior publications
What we offer:
The contract term upon employment is four years.
Initially limited to one and a half years, the employment will be automatically extended to four years if the employer does not submit a declaration of non-renewal within the first 12 months. 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 everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!
It is that easy to apply:
- Letter of Motivation
- Proposal of a prospective doctoral project
- Academic curriculum vitae incl. list of publications
- Degree certificates
- 2 page summary of Master thesis
- Names and contact information of two references
- Selected publication(s) (if available)
- Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Via our job portal/ Apply now - button
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jerome De Wit
jerome.de.wit@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: 12/31/2025
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