University Assistant (postdoc) - Department of Government

University Assistant (postdoc) - Department of Government

49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Startdate:01.08.2026 | Working hours:40 | Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until:31.07.2032
Reference no.:5517

The Department of Government, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, is looking for a university assistant (post doc) in research areas represented at the Department of Government, especially political representation, party competition, political institutions, or poltical behaviour.

Your role:

Your future position is based at the Department of Government, which is a leading centre for research on the comparative politics in Europe and beyond. The position is to be filled from 1 August 2026 or 1 September 2026 and is limited to six years. Staff and students appreciate internationality, outstanding research projects, interdisciplinary cooperation and exchange between colleagues.

Your future tasks:

• You will develop and strengthen an independent research profile, including internationally visible publications
• You will present your work internationally
• You will hold courses independently as defined by the university's collective bargaining agreement (typically 180 minutes of classroom teaching per week each academic semester)
• You will supervise students (BA and MA)
• You will carry out administrative activities, quality assurance and evaluation activities

This is part of your personal profile:

• Completed doctorate/PhD in Political Science or a closely related social science discipline by the start date of the position
• Own research agenda on political representation, party competition, political institutions, political economy, political behaviour or related fields that complements research at 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

What we offer:

Work-life balance: We are a family-friendly employer. Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and the opportunity to partially work remotely (in Austria)

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: A current base salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year). The salary increases if we can credit professional experience

Research support:The department aims to provide support for conference travel and fair access to the common pool of research assistants

It is that easy to apply:

• Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of cources taught and a list of talks given)
• Letter of motivation, including a description of key achievements and future research plans (max. 2 pages)
• Contact details of three academic referees
• Via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Reto Bürgisser
reto.buergisser@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 29 April 2026