"University Assistant postdoctoral"

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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/an

University Assistant postdoctoral

49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Startdate:05.05.2026 | Working hours:40 | Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until:25.08.2026
Reference no.:5082

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your personal sphere of play:

The Department of Demography, a sub-unit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to replace an employee on leave. Depending on the extent and duration of the incumbent employee's absence, extending the replacement's employment contract is possible and desired if a mutual agreement can be reached.

The successful candidate will have an excellent command of demography and its methods. The candidate's experience should be centred on fertility and reproduction, with a clearly demographic approach. They should present a clear and realistic work plan for this short-term role.

The Department of Demography at the University of Vienna is a pillar of the Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital (WiC), a world-leading institution specialising in population research. You will join a dynamic research environment comprising over 60 scientists from more than 20 countries and representing a wide range of social science disciplines.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching and administration, which means:

• High-quality research and publication activity
• Collaborating on research studies with a dynamic team of demographic experts
• Holding courses independently or in teams within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
• Involvement in research projects
• Involvement in the department’s administration, in research dissemination and in scientific and teaching activities.

This is part of your personality:

Your profile:

• You completed a PhD in Demography or a closely related discipline with a focus on quantitative methods. You have an excellent knowledge of demography and its methods.
• You possess excellent skills in your area of specialization.
• You have proven experience of working with microdata.
• You excel in using statistical software, such as Stata, R or Python.
• You have demonstrated your capacity to conduct original and rigorous research independently and produce excellent publications.
• You have publications as the main author in renowned, subject-relevant, peer-reviewed outlets
• You are proficient in English (knowledge of German is not required).

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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary:The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year; full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

It is that easy to apply:

• Scientific curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Cover letter including short work plan for the six-months position (max 1 page)
• Doctoral degree certificate
• Contact details of two persons who can provide reference letters
• Via our job portal, apply now - button!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Daniela Biegler

daniela.biegler@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities 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.

​Application deadline: 03/22/2026