University Assistant Postdoctoral, Philological and Cultural Studies

University of Vienna; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Work-life balance

Flexible working hours

Remote/hybrid options

Internal training & coaching

Fair salary with 14 payments per year

Zusammenfassung

The University of Vienna invites applications for a university assistant postdoc in the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies. The role focuses on Modern German Literature, with an emphasis on Literary and Media Theory, and requires an outstanding doctoral degree and a habilitation project.

You will engage in independent research, teach courses, publish internationally, apply for projects, supervise students, and participate in department administration within a diverse, international

Qualifikationen

• Completed doctoral studies in Modern German Literature.
• Subject-specific expertise in Modern German Literature or Comparative Literature.
• Methodological expertise in literary theory and media theory.
• Publications in relevant outlets and international experience.
• Experience in research management and student supervision.
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning and IT literacy.
• Knowledge of university procedures and structures.

Aufgaben

• Build an independent research profile in Modern German Literature with focus on Literary and Media Theory.
• Participate in research projects, publish internationally, and lecture.
• Apply for external funding and manage research admin tasks.
• Prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation.
• Teach courses independently within collective bargaining provisions.
• Supervise students and contribute to quality assurance.

Kenntnisse

Excellent knowledge of English

Team player

Didactic skills / e-learning

IT skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

PhD in Modern German Literature

Jobbeschreibung

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700 of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University Assistant postdoctoral

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies

Startdate: 01.11.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement:

• 48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 31.10.2032 Reference no.: 6158

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

The Department at the University of Vienna is the largest academic center covering all fields relating to the German language and German-language literatures. The core areas are Modern German Literature, Medieval German Language and Literature, Germanic Linguistic, German as a Foreign and Second Language, and German Teaching Methodology. In addition, the areas of Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Theory, Literary Theory, and Literature for Children and Young Adults are well established. More than 5000 students are enrolled.

Your Personal Sphere Of Play

As a university assistant post doc, you will have the opportunity to work at one of the largest departments of German Philology worldwide consisting of an inspiring group of people dedicated to a manifold range of research and academic teaching.

The advertised professorship is affiliated with the field of Modern German Literature, with a particular focus on Literary and Media Theory. Accordingly, in addition to an outstanding doctoral degree in literary studies, candidates are expected to have a Habilitation project situated within the scope of this professorial field.

Your Future Tasks

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You build up an independent research profile in the field of Modern German Literature, with a particular focus on Literary and Media Theory.
• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies.
• You publish internationally and give lectures.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise your students.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This Is Part Of Your Personality

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in subject Modern German Literature
• Subject-specific expertise in Modern German Literature or Comparative Literature/European Literatures
• Methodological expertise, including literary theory, media theory, and the history of knowledge
• Publications in renowned, field-relevant outlets (peer-reviewed, where appropriate according to disciplinary standards)
• Experience in research management
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
• IT skills
• Excellent knowledge of English (C1)
• Team player and high social/communicative skills
• Knowledge of:
• Familiarity with university procedures and structures
• International experience
• Experience in student supervision and advising

What We Offer

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (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 beautiful Vienna 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.
• Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years increases if we can credit professional experience.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

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: 10/15/2026

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