University Assistant Postdoctoral, Psychology

Emerging Scholars Council; Vienna (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid upon agreement

Professional development courses

3-year initial contract

Job summary

The University of Vienna invites applicants for a University Assistant postdoc in the Faculty of Psychology. The role focuses on clinical-psychological intervention research, digital intervention platforms, and an outpatient unit.

You will conduct independent studies, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and present at national and international conferences while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and seeking external funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology completed and documented.
• Proven research experience and initiative with international peer‑reviewed publications.
• Strong command of English (spoken and written).
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen a research profile in clinical-psychological intervention.
• Coordinate and support the digital intervention platform and university outpatient clinic.
• Plan and conduct independent scientific studies and publish results.
• Present at international conferences and participate in science communication.
• Apply for projects and secure third‑party funds.
• Teach courses within collective bargaining provisions; supervise students.
• Contribute to evaluation, quality assurance, and administrative tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Independent work

Responsibility

Education

PhD in psychology

Tools

Python

R

Job description

• You supervise students.

If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact

Johanna Böttcher

[e-mail]

University Assistant postdoctoral

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a University Assistant postdoctoral

47 Faculty of Psychology

Startdate: 01.11.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement:

• 48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Reference no.: 5923

At the University of Vienna, more than 10,000 people work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700 of them are scientists who, with their curiosity and continuous demand for excellence, conduct top-level international research and teaching. Are you also looking for the right space to develop your potential? We are seeking a University Assistant postdoctoral

Your Place Of Work

The Faculty of Psychology at the University of Vienna comprises the Dean's Office, a Student Service Center, four institutes, and the Outpatient Unit for Research, Teaching and Practice.

Your future position is based with the new Professorship of clinical-psychological intervention research (Prof. Dr. Johanna Böttcher), which will be established in October 2026 at the Institute for Clinical and Health Psychology.

The research group investigates innovative digital interventions for mental disorders and psychological distress. The research focuses on acceptance, effectiveness, and mechanisms of action in various digital settings.

Other Key Research Areas Of The Professorship Include

• Transdiagnostic processes and approach
• Transcultural Psychotherapy
• Side Effects of Psychological Treatment

Your Future Tasks

• You strengthen a research profile in the field of clinical-psychological intervention research.
• You support the coordination and research activities of our digital intervention platform (currently under development) and the university outpatient clinic.
• You plan and conduct your own scientific studies.
• You publish articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• You give presentations at national and international scientific conferences.
• You participate in science communication activities.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise students.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.

This Is Part Of Your Personality

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in psychology.
• Experience in the field of scientific intervention research.
• In-depth knowledge of quantitative data analysis methods, including data analysis using Python, R, or similar software.
• Proven research competence and initiative through international publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team.
• Diligent, independent work methods.
• Strong sense of responsibility.

Desirable Qualifications Are

• Experience with and interest in innovative study-designs for investigating the efficacy and mechanisms of action of clinical interventions.
• Experience with qualitative designs, ecological momentary assessments, or meta-analyses.
• Experience with and interest in transcultural psychotherapy and the treatment of marginalized groups.
• Very good spoken and written German language skills.
• Additional language skills (e.g., Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Russian...)
• Teaching experience / experience with e-learning.

What We Offer

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid upon agreement.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a friendly and supportive team with excellent research infrastructure and connections to other interdisciplinary research initiatives. We will help you refine your research profile and actively support your professional development.

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) increases if we can credit professional experience. We offer an initial contract for three years. This contract can be extended to six years in total by mutual agreement.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

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.

Application deadline

08/06/2026

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