University Assistant postdoctoral

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700  of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University Assistant postdoctoral

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Startdate:01.06.2026 | Working hours:40 | Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until:31.05.2031
Reference no.:5534

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!

The Department at the University of Vienna is the largest academic center covering all fields relating to the German language and German-language literatures. The core areas are Modern German Literature, Medieval German Language and Literature, Germanic Linguistic, German as a Foreign and Second Language, and German Teaching Methodology. In addition, the areas of Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Theory, Literary Theory, and Literature for Children and Young Adults are well established. More than 5000 students are enrolled.

Your personal sphere of play:

This position is based in the German as a Second Language Research Group at the Institute of German Studies. The Institute of German Studies at the University of Vienna is Austria’s largest research and educational center for all aspects of the German language and German-language literature.

In the German as a Second Language working group (headed by Prof. Dr. İnci Dirim), you can expect a small, dedicated team, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas.

The position involves contributing to the disciplinary development of German as a Second Language in both research and teaching. The focus will be on research into the professional development of school teachers. Additionally, an approach grounded in migration pedagogy is expected.

Your future tasks:

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

• Working at the Institute of German Studies, Department of German as a Foreign and Second Language, German as a Second Language Working Group
• Contributing to research, teaching, and administration
• Developing and expanding an independent research profile
• Participation in research projects and academic studies
• Contribution to publications
• Assistance in organizing conferences, symposia, and other events
• Independent teaching of courses in the field of German as a Second Language
• Examination duties, particularly for theses
• Student advising
• Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Project proposal development and acquisition of external funding
• Opportunity to write a habilitation thesis

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctorate/PhD with a focus on German as a Second Language
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Teaching experience in the field of German as a Second Language
• Teaching experience in university and non-university settings related to migration
• Research experience
• Experience with e-learning
• Ability to work in a team
• Knowledge of university processes and structures

Expected:

• Empirical research focusing on German as a second language, language education, and language support in the context of schools as educational institutions
• Theoretical and practical work experience in the context of migration and education
• Experience in securing external funding
• Migration-focused pedagogical approach
• High social/communicative skills

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid (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) for a period of 5 years 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:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / Letter of intent
• With your List of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Inci Dirim

inci.dirim@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.

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Application deadline: 05/06/2026