"University Assistant (postdoctoral) at the Department of Political Science"

The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for almost 11,000 employees, of whom around 7,700 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a/an

University Assistant (postdoctoral) at the Department of Political Science

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.:5176

The position is limited to six years.

Your future workplace:

Your future place is at the Department of Political Science in the research area of Comparative Politics with a focus on Eastern and Southeastern Europe. The area specialises in topics of comparative political economy with a focus on East and Southeastern Europe. Current research investigates aspects of the political economy of radical right policies.

The Department of Political Science, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, addresses all major fields of political science. lt is dedicated to innovative and problem-oriented research and provides students with a wide range of specialisations. Members of the Department study the transformation of governance, statehood and democracy across different policy areas, geographical regions and political areas.

Your future tasks:

Participation in research, teaching and administration in the field of Comparative Politics/Eastern and South-Eastern Europe (Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dorothee Bohle). This involves:

• Developing and strengthening an independent research profile
• Participation in research projects
• Responsibility for project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding
• Organisation of lecture series and participation in seminars and events
• International publications and presentations
• Teaching duties as defined by the collective agreement
• Supervision of students
• Participation in the departmental, teaching and research administration

Required qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in the field of Political Science or another relevant Social Science discipline
• Expertise in one of the following areas: comparative political economy, any other area of political economy, comparative politics
• Good knowledge of research methods
• Teaching experience in the field of Political Science
• Excellent command of English as working language, German and East/Southeast European languages are an advantage
• Ability to work in a team
• International experience

Desirable qualifications:

• A promising publication record
• Experience in (external) fundraising
• Experience with working in research projects
• Knowledge of university processes and structures

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

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.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary:The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all:We look forward to diverese personalities in the team!

Application material:

• Letter of motivation (in English or German)
• Academic CV, including a list of publications and taught courses (in English or German)
• Short description of current research and research plans (3-4 pages, in English or German)
• Short description of teaching experience and approach (1-2 pages, in English or German)
• Contact details of two referees
• Doctoral degree certificate
• Via our job portal/ Apply now-button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Univ. Prof. Dr. Dorothee Bohle
dorothee.bohle@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new colleagues in our team!
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.

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​Application deadline: 02/27/2026