The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 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 - Political Sociology 

49 Faculty of Social Sciences  

Job vacancy starting: 04/01/2026 | Working hours:  30,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) 

Limited contract until: 03/31/2030

Job ID: 5242

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:

As a university assistant prae doc, you will complement the research team around Univ.Prof. Anna Durnova at the Department of Sociology.

The main research interests of the team are Political sociology, Sociology of emotions, Feminist sociology.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Participation in research projects / research studies
• Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations
• We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 6 months.
• Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
• Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration
• Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Supervision of students

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Sociology
• Expertise in political sociology; knowledge of current sociological theories, in particular, sociology of emotions
• Sound methodical competence; knowledge in qualitative methods and mixed methods is of advantage
• Ability to successfully plan, conduct, and write up research
• Didactic competence and motivation to contribute to innovative teaching
• Excellent organizational skills, high reliability, and the ability to work both independently and in a team
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• IT user skills

Desireable knowledge is:

• Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning
• Knowledge of university processes and structures
• Experience abroad
• Basic experience in research methods and academic writing
• First experiences with third-party funded projects
• Good German language skills

What we offer:

Duration of contract:

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid (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 Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (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!

Application:

• Academic curriculum vitae
• A letter of motivation, including a dissertation exposé
• Master's Degree / Diploma
• List of publications (if available)
• Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Anna Pospech Durnova  

anna.durnova@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: 02/27/2026