"University Assistant (Praedoc)"

Startdate: 01.10.2025 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited until: 28.03.2026

Reference no.: 4586

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world.

The Institute for Systematic Theology is a sub-unit of the Faculty of Protestant Theology. The vacant position as university assistant (praedoc) serves to strengthen our teaching and research portfolio. We are looking for Protestant theologians with a special interest in working on research questions in Systematic Theology.

The employment relationship is limited to the duration of an employee's absence until March 28, 2025, as this is a maternity leave replacement.

Your future tasks:

• You will be involved in research projects and publications in Systematic Theology.
• You will work on your dissertation in Systematic Theology.
• You will participate in doctoral seminars at the Institute.
• You will teach independent courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree in Protestant Theology or a corresponding teaching degree (the degree certificate must be available by the date of employment at the latest);
• A keen interest in religious education, a willingness to attend and organize national and international conferences and to work in a team, and good IT user skills;
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary exchange with neighboring discipline;
• You have a research interest in Systematic Theology.

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 scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. X p.)
• Master Degree / Diploma
• Via our job portal / Apply now - button

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