Postdoc in Political Science: Representation & Institutions

Emerging Scholars Council; Vienna (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Partial remote work (Austria)

Public transport access

Base salary EUR 5,014.30 (14x/yr)

Research support

Job summary

The University of Vienna invites a university assistant (post doc) in Government to join a leading research team in European comparative politics. Starting 1 October 2026 or later, the role is up to six years, emphasizing international collaboration and top-tier research outputs.

You will develop an independent research profile, publish internationally, teach portions of courses, supervise BA/MA students, and contribute to quality assurance and evaluation activities within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Completed doctorate/PhD in Political Science or a closely related social science discipline; to start the position, candidates require a conferral letter confirming that they have completed all degree requirements and successfully defended their PhD
• Own research agenda on political representation, party competition, political institutions, political economy, political behaviour or related fields that complements and extends the research profile of the department
• Excellent knowledge of social science methods in data collection and analysis
• Internationally visible publication record or advanced manuscripts (e.g., revise & resubmit)
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Ability to work in a team

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen an independent research profile with internationally visible publications
• Present your work internationally
• Hold courses independently as defined by the university's collective bargaining agreement (typically 180 minutes of classroom teaching per week each academic semester)
• Supervise students (BA and MA)
• Carry out administrative quality assurance and evaluation activities

Skills

Independent research

Publications

English proficiency

Teamwork

Social science methods

Research agenda

Data collection & analysis

Education

PhD in Political Science

Job description

The University of Vienna invites a university assistant (post doc) in Government to join a leading research team in European comparative politics. Starting 1 October 2026 or later, the role is up to six years, emphasizing international collaboration and top-tier research outputs.

You will develop an independent research profile, publish internationally, teach portions of courses, supervise BA/MA students, and contribute to quality assurance and evaluation activities within a dynamic,