Universität Klagenfurt - Department of Society, Knowledge and Politics
Location: Klagenfurt am Wörthersee - Austria
Salary: From €70,200.20 per annum (gross), Classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit.b
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: 6 years, fixed-term
Placed On: 2026-06-08
Closes: 2026-07-08
Job Ref: 214/26
The University of Klagenfurt invites applications for a six-year fixed-term position in Sociology (all genders welcome) attached to the Professorship of General Sociology (Allgemeine Soziologie) in the Department of Society, Knowledge and Politics. The preferred starting date is 1 September, 2026.
Your responsibilities
- Conducting independent, high-quality research in sociology and developing an internationally visible research profile
- Independent and innovative teaching, as well as student supervision
- Participating in the research and teaching projects of the General Sociology research group
- Participating in academic self-governance, including serving as Director of Studies for the BA programme Social Sciences
- English-language teaching within the BA programme Social Sciences: 4 semester contact hours per week (2 courses per semester), including examinations and student supervision; a reduction to 3 semester contact hours per week is envisaged when serving as Director of Studies
- Contributing to administrative tasks in the department and to quality assurance measures
- Participating in the organisation of seminars, conferences and other events of the research group
Your profile
- Doctoral degree in Sociology or a related field. This requirement must be fulfilled at least two weeks before commencing employment – at the latest, August 18, 2026.
- Excellent empirical research profile in any area of sociology
- Ability to teach quantitative methods
- Excellent record of, or clear potential for, publishing in leading international social science journals, commensurate with career stage, as evidenced by publications or manuscripts at the revise-and-resubmit stage
- Fluency in written and spoken English
This distinguishes you additionally
- Specializations in Political Sociology, Analytical Sociology, Intergroup Relations, Historical Sociology, Computational Social Science, Political Conflict and Violence, Social Movements, or related fields are particularly welcome
- Experience or clear potential in acquiring and/or managing third-party-funded projects, and willingness to contribute to future grant applications and projects of the research group
- Excellent teaching record or clear potential for excellence in university teaching
- Willingness to contribute to the research activities and intellectual profile of the research group
- Ability to work constructively in a research team
Why you will enjoy working with us
- The University of Klagenfurt is located at the intersection of Alpine and Mediterranean cultures, in a region with an exceptional quality of life.
- Flexible working hours and remote options
We look forward to receiving your application under the reference code 214/26 no later than July 8, 2026.
This Assistant Professor (postdoc) position is non-tenure-track.
If you are interested in this position, please apply in English with the following documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- Two-page research statement outlining current and planned research
Please also provide:
- Contact details of two referees who may be contacted after shortlisting
- One writing sample, such as a dissertation chapter, a solo- or first-authored published article, or a draft manuscript
- Proof of all completed higher education programmes (certificates and, where available, transcripts)
Please contact Dr Mathis Ebbinghaus (mathis.ebbinghaus@aau.at) with any questions.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held via Zoom.