Praedoc in Education & International Context — Hybrid

University of Vienna; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

International team

Good public transport

Training & coaching

Competitive salary

Equal opportunities

Job summary

University of Vienna invites applications for a University Assistant praedoctoral in the Department of Education, Faculty of Philosophy and Education. The position starts 01.12.2026 with a 30-hour week and a limited contract under the praedoc scheme until 30.11.2030. The candidate will develop an individual PhD project, contribute to teaching and research, and participate in publications. The role supports international education research in a multicultural department.

Qualifications

• Master's or diploma in educational science, education studies, or pedagogy.
• Strong expression in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work on an individual PhD project.
• Sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12–18 months.
• Participate in research projects and studies.
• Contribute to publications and presentations.
• Teach and independently run courses as defined by the collective agreement.
• Supervise students.
• Organise meetings, conferences and symposia.
• Contribute to department and teaching/research administration.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

IT skills

Oral and written communication

Additional language

Education

Master's or Diploma in Educational Science

Job description

University of Vienna invites applications for a University Assistant praedoctoral in the Department of Education, Faculty of Philosophy and Education. The position starts 01.12.2026 with a 30-hour week and a limited contract under the praedoc scheme until 30.11.2030. The candidate will develop an individual PhD project, contribute to teaching and research, and participate in publications. The role supports international education research in a multicultural department.