University Assistant postdoctoral

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University Assistant postdoctoral

37 Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics
Startdate:01.10.2026 | Working hours:40 | Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Reference no.:5623

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!

Where will you be:

The position will be in the Department of Economic Sociology. As a University Assistant postdoctoral, you will work in Bernhard Kittel's research group. The research is focused on institutional and organizational changes in economy and society. At the center of this work are processes in which political, economic, and social actors respond to new challenges, thereby transforming existing institutional orders, market structures, and societal guiding principles.

Specific focal points may include, for example, the labor market, the welfare state, or social cohesion. In terms of content, the significance of norms and institutions for individual action is a primary focus. In the department, the group represents a theory-driven, quantitative approach in a methodologically integrative research setting. The employee is expected to develop their own independent research profile.

What you will be doing:

In addition to their research, candidates assist with and participate in administrative tasks and teaching activities at all levels, including participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance.

What we expect from you:

• Outstanding records in a PhD program in the social sciences, preferably sociology, and strong demonstrated ability or potential for high-quality research at the forefront of their field.
• We expect you to publish your research results in high-ranking academic journals.
• You will secure external funding for research projects.
• You have a strong background in quantitative research, preferably in experimental sociology or computational social science
• Applicants need to have completed their PhD (or be very near completion when applying) as a doctoral degree is required to finalize the contract.
• As a group of researchers seeking to publish in leading journals, we rely on candidates being fluent in English (written and spoken; C1 level).
• Knowledge of German is not a required precondition but we expect you to learn it.

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, 40 hours/week contract and fair salary:The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 3 years. This increases if we can credit professional experience. Additionally there is the option to extend an additional year if both parties agree.

Active support to publish in the leading journals of our field and to succeed in the international academic job market. PhD students and Post Docs from the Department of Economic Sociology have received offers from leading European universities.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a collaborative, supportive, and ambitious working environment.

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

It is that easy to apply:

• With a cover letter
• Your scientific curriculum vitae
• A research statement
• Your Doctoral Degree certificate
• A job market paper
• And the names of three referees for recommendation letters (letters are not needed at the first stage, just the names)
• Via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Bernhard Kittel

bernhard.kittel@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: 06/14/2026