Postdoctoral University Assistant Educational Psychology

University of Salzburg; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 161,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Green campus

Pension schemes

Commuting subsidies

Klimaticket discounts

Language Center access

Erasmus staff training

Job summary

The University of Salzburg invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Psychology and Education. The role emphasizes independent research and teaching within the Department of Psychology, with a starting date of March 2027 and a 40‑hour work week.

Applicants should hold a Doctoral degree in psychology or a related field, demonstrate a strong publication record, and have excellent English skills; German proficiency or willingness to learn is expected within a reasonable timeframe.

Qualifications

• Must have doctoral degree in psychology or related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English; basic German or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent academic research and teaching.
• Provide academic support in research and teaching within psychology and philosophy education.
• Secure external research funding and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Lead undergraduate and graduate teaching in psychology and related didactics.

Skills

English language

German language (basic)

Teaching experience

Independent research

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Salzburg Department Human Resources Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 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

Application deadline: 11.11.2026
Job Category: Scientific Staff
Job Profile: University Assistant with PhD
Employment Start: March 2027
Hours per week: 40 h/w
Duration of Contract: Temporary

Your Responsibilities

• Conducting independent academic research and teaching;
• Providing academic support in research and teaching, as well as contributing to administrative tasks within the Department of Psychology, particularly in the Psychology degree programme and the teacher training programme in Psychology and Philosophy, especially in the area of subject-specific didactics;
• Securing competitive external research funding;
• Independent teaching amounting to four contact hours per week per semester (eight contact hours per week per semester once the qualification objective has been achieved) in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes and the teacher training programme in Psychology and Philosophy;
• A completed doctoral degree with a relevant specialisation in the didactics of psychology, educational psychology, teaching and learning research, psychology of education, or a related field;
• A demonstrated track record of independent academic research and publication with links to subject-specific didactics in one or more areas of educational psychology, subject-specific didactics, teaching and learning research, or psychology of education;
• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals at the interface between psychology and educational sciences;
• Demonstrated expertise in theory-driven research (study design, paradigm development, analysis and interpretation);
• Demonstrated experience in securing external research funding;
• Very good written and spoken English, as well as sufficient knowledge of German or a willingness to acquire it within a reasonable timeframe;
• Relevant teaching experience

Desired Qualification

• Experience in academic self-governance
• Experience in coordination and academic research management
• Experience in interdisciplinary subject-specific didactics (psychology and philosophy)
• Experience in active teaching
• Demonstrable involvement in the international scientific community
• External research activity, preferably abroad
• Documented experience in securing competitive third-party funding (national/international) or a clearly identifiable prospect of acquiring third-party funding
• Experience with open science practices and reproducible workflows (e.g. pre-registered studies, transparent data and analysis documentation)
• Quantitative skills (e.g. for experimental implementation, data analysis and modelling)
• Skills in the area of personal development
• Development of innovative teaching, learning and assessment formats in conjunction with AI
• Skills in the field of educational psychology
• Willingness to collaborate
• Interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• A competent and respectful approach to supervising students
• Organisational skills

Additional Information

• Social and Environmental Responsibility: i.a. bicycle initiatives, art and cultural offerings, sustainability initiative “PLUS Green Campus”
• Comprehensive Financial Benefits: i.a. additional company pension schemes, commuting subsidies, support for the “Klimaticket” (climate ticket), discounts at the USI (University Sports Institute) and the Language Center, numerous corporate cooperations
• Diverse Continuing Education Offerings: i.a. ongoing internal and external training, coaching sessions, Erasmus+ staff training programs
• Life-Phase-Oriented Work: i.a. childcare places for infants, holiday programs, paid lunch breaks, meeting policy
• Health and Preventive Care: i.a. health programs, vaccination and preventive care campaigns, psychological counseling sessions