University Assistant postdoctoral

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an

University Assistant postdoctoral

60 Centre for Teacher Education
Startdate:01.06.2026 | Working hours:30 | Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Reference no.:4775

With 27 teaching subjects, one specialization and over 12,000 student teachers, the University of Vienna is the largest teacher training institution in Austria. At the Centre for Teacher Education (ZLB), we are working to bundle and further develop the various initiatives to improve the quality of teacher education. Together with the faculties and centres involved in teacher education and the universities of teacher education within the North-East Network, future teachers are prepared for the changing needs of a modern school and are enabled to contribute to shaping the learning and living environment of schools on the basis of scientific expertise.

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future position is at the Department of Teacher Education in the work group Educational Sciences, characterized by excellent research in teacher education as well as in the areas of educational theory and applied research in the areas of teacher professionalization and development of educational systems.

The department is part of the Centre for Teacher Education. Academic staff as well as students appreciate the diversity of subjects, internationality, outstanding research projects, interdisciplinary cooperation, exchange between colleagues and exchange with the younger generation. The contract is limited to 3 years.

Your future tasks:

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

• You build up an independent research profile in the areas of education for sustainability, learning communities, teacher education or adult education.
• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the areas of education for sustainable development, quality of life and learning communities.
• You publish internationally and give lectures.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise your students in the above-mentioned areas.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Educational Sciences or related subject areas
• Outstanding dissertation
• Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
• Experience in research management
• Didactic skills
• IT skills (e.g. word processing: MS Word, Pages; spreadsheet: MS Excel; presentations: MS PowerPoint, Keynote; operating systems: Windows, iOs; qualitative analysis: MAXQDA; survey instrument: LimeSurvey; literature management: Zotero, Citavo or Endnote)
• Knowledge of mixed-methods and the creation of systematic reviews is desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills; good spoken German skills; knowledge of another European language is a plus.
• Team player and high social/communicative skills

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) on a full-time basis for a period of 3 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 and letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Contact details of 2 persons who could provide referece letters
• Doctoral Degree
• Via our job portal / "Apply now" button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Evi Agostini

evi.agostini@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 04/07/2026