"University Assistant (praedoc) - Completion Contract"

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution (https://vds-ecology-evolution.univie.ac.at/) provides a cutting-edge scientific training for doctoral candidates in all fields of Ecology and Evolution studies. It aims at attracting excellent students from all over the world and guides them towards research at the forefront of Ecology and Evolution studies in a vibrant and dynamic community in the heart of Europe.

The Doctoral School offers an up to 4-months Completion Contract for fellows of the DocSchool who have held a position as University Assistant (praedoc) or a PhD position at the University of Vienna before. This Completion Contract aims to support a highly qualified fellow in the final phase of his:her doctoral studies. The recipient will be employed as University Assistants (praedoc).

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Your main task is to complete and to submit your dissertation.
• You meet and consult with your supervisor(s) on a regular basis in order to priorities your tasks and get the necessary support to complete your dissertation successfully in time.
• You actively seek support (workshops, training, coaching etc.) if necessary.

This is part of your personality:

General expectations:

• Above-average MA or equivalent in a field of study relevant for the respective position.
• Excellent academic and study record (e.g. FÖP within one year, annual submission of progress reports; outstanding publication record etc.).
• High level of motivation and commitment to succesfully complete your doctoral studies within the anticipated time frame.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level)
• Collaborative, team-minded and pro-active attitude.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with the structures of the University of Vienna.
• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the respective field

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 everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

Depending on the progress of the dissertation, the contract duration may range from two to a maximum of four months. The exact duration will be communicated to the applicant(s) after successful completion of the selection process. An extension of the contract is not possible.

It is that easy to apply:

Please visit our website https://vds-ecology-evolution.univie.ac.at/phd-programme/vdsee-completion-grants/ to apply and to find detailed information on requirements and application documents. Applications must be submitted via the VDSEE website. If you have any questions please contact: Antonia Vogel (antonia.vogel@univie.ac.at)

If you have any questions, please contact:
Hanna Schneeweiss
hanna.schneeweiss@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 01/23/2026