Postdoctoral Fellow, Political Science – Europe & Institutions

Univie; Wien; Híbrido; EUR 63.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hours

Remote work option in Austria

International team

Research support

Competitive salary

Descripción de la vacante

University of Vienna invites a university assistant (postdoc) in the Department of Government to contribute to research areas such as political representation, party competition, political institutions, or political behaviour. The appointment begins 1 February 2027 for up to 3 years.

Successful candidates will develop an independent research profile, present work internationally, teach courses, supervise BA/MA students, and participate in administration and quality assurance.

Formación

• PhD in Political Science or closely related social science discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of social science methods in data collection and analysis.
• Ability to teach courses at BA and MA level in Austrian politics in comparative perspective.
• Internationally visible publication record or advanced manuscripts (e.g., revise & resubmit).
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; German language skills are desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and strengthen an independent research profile with internationally visible publications.
• Present work at international conferences and venues.
• Hold courses independently as defined by the university's collective bargaining agreement (about 180 minutes per week per semester).
• Supervise BA and MA students.
• Carry out administrative, quality assurance and evaluation activities.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

English proficiency

German language desirable

Educación

PhD in Political Science

Descripción del empleo

University of Vienna invites a university assistant (postdoc) in the Department of Government to contribute to research areas such as political representation, party competition, political institutions, or political behaviour. The appointment begins 1 February 2027 for up to 3 years.

Successful candidates will develop an independent research profile, present work internationally, teach courses, supervise BA/MA students, and participate in administration and quality assurance.