University assistant predoctoral

Universität Wien; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 38.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Partial remote work

Internal training & Coaching

Zusammenfassung

University Assistant Predoc at the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, University of Vienna, will contribute to research and teaching in the interdisciplinary team focusing on French and Italian literature, with historical and political-theory perspectives. The position includes dissertation work and collaboration on the project Petrarch in Global Translation.

The employment duration is four years, initially 1.5 years, with potential extension, and a remote-compatible, flexible

Qualifikationen

• Master's/ Diploma/ Teaching degree in Romance Philology or Comparative literature with focus on Italian and French literatures.
• Dissertation project within thematic and methodological focus areas of the research group.
• Excellent knowledge of either Italian or French, solid foundation in the other language; good knowledge of Latin and English desirable.

Aufgaben

• Participate in research projects and scientific studies of the team.
• Finalize dissertation agreement within 12–18 months.
• Work on dissertation and its completion; hold courses independently within collective bargaining provisions.
• Take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration; help organize conferences and meetings.

Kenntnisse

Italian

French

Latin

English

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Romance Philology or Comparative Literature

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Universität Wien Research Field Philosophy » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 4 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 30 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 30.09.2030
Reference no.: 5833

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!

As a University Assistant Praedoc at the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, you will be involved in research and teaching activities in the team of Prof. Dr. Judith Frömmer. Our research focuses on French and Italian literature and media studies, with a historical focus on the early modern period and early modernity, and a systematic orientation towards political theory and semantics, historical narrative research, and inter- and transmedial phenomena. Current research projects focus on the interplay between aesthetic, political and military concepts, the translation of early modern love poetry, the digital reconstruction of aesthetic spaces of perception and the poetics of supporting and minor characters in comedy.
The team currently consists of a professor, a postdoctoral assistant, a predoctoral assistant, an organizational assistant, and other staff working on the externally funded project "Petrarch in Global Translation: A Genealogy of Western Love".

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

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

• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies of the team.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
• You participate in the organization of conferences and meetings.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed master's/diploma/teaching degree in Romance Philology or Comparative literature with a focus on Italian and French literatures.
• Dissertation project within the thematic and methodological focus areas of the research group.
• Excellent knowledge of either Italian or French is essential, combined with a solid foundation in the other language. Good knowledge of Latin and English is desirable.
• Other requirements are
  • Strong academic research, writing and presentation skills;
  • An overview of research methods and debates relevant to the field;
• We are looking for a team player with strong communication skills, an interest in project work, and the ability to responsibly carry out smaller academic projects—such as presentations, workshops, field trips, and, of course, their own dissertation—under supervision.

Additional Information

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.

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 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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3776,10 (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!