Predoctoral Research Fellow: Solidarity & Policy Analysis

Univie; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vienna invites applications for a predoctoral University Assistant in the Department of Political Science. The role focuses on comparative policy analysis within CeSCoS, supporting research, teaching and administration.

You will join the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Solidarity, work on doctoral research proposals, and participate in events, publications, and grant activities with a dynamic international team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in political science or a related field is required.
• Will align doctoral research with comparative policy analysis and solidarity.
• Strong knowledge of qualitative methods and basics of quantitative methods.
• Didactic competence and ability to teach independently.
• Fluent English and good German; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, teaching and administration in comparative policy analysis and CeSCoS.
• Assist with research projects and grant applications.
• Contribute to publications, articles and presentations.
• Sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 9–12 months.
• Organize meetings, conferences and seminars; support department administration.

Skills

Qualitative methods

English proficiency

German language

Teamwork

International experience

Independent research

Education

Master's degree in political science or related social science

Job description

University of Vienna invites applications for a predoctoral University Assistant in the Department of Political Science. The role focuses on comparative policy analysis within CeSCoS, supporting research, teaching and administration.

You will join the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Solidarity, work on doctoral research proposals, and participate in events, publications, and grant activities with a dynamic international team.