"University Assistant (Prae Doc) in Slavonic Studies"

Your place of work: The Department of Slavonic Studies is looking for a PhD student with a linguistic research project in the field of West Slavic Studies with a focus on Bohemian and/or Slovak Studies. We offer you the opportunity to pursue your dissertation project intensively at the largest German-speaking Department of Slavonic Studies, to gain initial teaching experience and to conduct independent research in a stimulating environment. The advertised position of a university assistant ("prae doc") is to be filled on 1 November 2025. The advertisement is for 4 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 4 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.

Your future tasks:

• You are working on your dissertation and its completion. We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You will be involved in research projects and scientific studies in the field of Bohemian and/or Slovak studies.
• You will contribute to publications / scientific articles / lectures.
• You hold courses independently to the extent of the provisions of the collective agreement.
• You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
• You will support the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia and student support.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's/Diploma degree in Slavic Studies with a focus on Bohemian and/or Slovak Studies.
• Proven interest in West Slavic studies.
• Very good knowledge of German, English, Czech and/or Slovak, both written and spoken. Knowledge of other Slavic languages and a broad interest in Slavic studies are an advantage.
• Organizational skills
• Communication talent and ability to work in a team
• IT user knowledge

Also desirable are

• International experience
• Experience with online and digitally supported learning
• Knowledge of university processes and structures, experience in university self-administration
• Basic knowledge of other Slavic languages as well as non-Slavic foreign languages

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.
• 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 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 3,714.80 (on a 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:

• With your academic CV and letter of motivation
• With a summary of your research interests/dissertation concept (max. 2 pages; if possible including time and work plan)
• Notification of completed Master's/Diploma studies
• List of publications, teaching experience (if available)
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