Predoctoral Scholar in Systematic Theology (Otto Studies)

Emerging Scholars Council; Vienna (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Inspiring working atmosphere

Good public transport connections

Internal further training & Coaching

Fair salary

Job summary

University of Vienna invites applications for a university assistant (praedoc) in the Institute for Systematic Theology and the Study of Religions within the Faculty of Protestant Theology. The position supports teaching, research, and administration and runs for four years with possibility of extension.

You will pursue a doctoral dissertation on Rudolf Otto, teach courses, participate in seminars, and contribute to ecumenical studies, with requirements of Master in Protestant Theology and

Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree in Protestant Theology or a corresponding teaching degree
• Excellent written and spoken proficiency in both German and English, together with demonstrated competence in Classical Greek and Biblical Hebrew
• Experience in professional academic editing and in the organization of scholarly conferences
• Demonstrated interest and proven experience in the field of ecumenical studies, both in research and teaching
• Proficiency in the use of standard IT applications
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with related academic disciplines
• Research expertise in the fields of Rudolf Otto studies and the history of modern psychology of religion in Vienna

Responsibilities

• You will play an active role in the research, teaching and administration of the Institute.
• You will work on your doctoral dissertation in Systematic Theology, with a focus on Rudolf Otto, and aim to complete the dissertation agreement within 6–12 months.
• You will participate in teaching and administrative tasks assigned to your unit.
• You will teach courses and conduct examinations in line with your assignment.
• You will contribute to the institute’s doctoral seminars and participate in projects related to Rudolf Otto research and the modern psychology of religion in Vienna

Skills

German

English

Classical Greek

Biblical Hebrew

Academic editing

Conference organization

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Rudolf Otto studies

Education

Master's degree in Protestant Theology

Job description

University of Vienna invites applications for a university assistant (praedoc) in the Institute for Systematic Theology and the Study of Religions within the Faculty of Protestant Theology. The position supports teaching, research, and administration and runs for four years with possibility of extension.

You will pursue a doctoral dissertation on Rudolf Otto, teach courses, participate in seminars, and contribute to ecumenical studies, with requirements of Master in Protestant Theology and