Universität Wien

The University of Vienna, ranking among the top 100, is a place of interaction, critical thinking and ideas that change our society. Since 1365 it has been home to people who research, teach and learn, who are full of drive and genuinely curious – about each other, the world and what lies ahead. Looking towards the big questions of our time, we combine academic rigour with societal responsibility. 

University of Vienna as an employer

With over 1,000 job openings per year, the University of Vienna is one of the largest employers in Vienna and offers diverse career opportunities in the fields of research, teaching, administration and organisation.

We create an inspiring and open work environment that fosters the individual potential of our employees and actively supports their personal and professional development.

Look forward to flexible working time models, a modern, internationally competitive facilities, and a strong commitment to networking, interdisciplinary collaboration, equality and inclusion.

Equality

The university considers equality to be one of its key socio-political responsibilities and actively promotes an inclusive university culture that offers equal opportunities. Equality is based on an analysis of current inequalities and barriers and includes career development opportunities, awareness-raising initiatives and gender mainstreaming within the organisation. The aim is to be as non-discriminatory as possible for all members of the university – students and staff alike.

Sustainability

‘Climate, environment, sustainability’ is a strategic priority at the University of Vienna. The focus is on combining academic findings with concrete action and creating sustainable structures in research, teaching and studying, outreach and university management. 

From climate protection to food sustainability, mobility or the responsible use of resources – sustainability is a university-wide mission at the University of Vienna. Our goal is to contribute to solving global questions through research, education and institutional transformation, as well as to open up sustainable perspectives for future generations.

Diversity

At the University of Vienna, we value diversity and actively encourage people from different backgrounds to participate in research, teaching and everyday life. Their perspectives and experiences not only enrich the academic community, they also contribute to a better understanding of the complex challenges society is facing and to developing lasting solutions. Thus, a diverse university culture benefits scientific excellence and social responsibility at the same time.

Members of the University of Vienna balance a wide range of responsibilities in their daily lives – they are not only researchers, teachers, general staff members, or students, but also parents, caregivers, and socially or politically engaged members of society. And all of us are individuals who need time and space for rest, recovery, and personal development. The University of Vienna aims to support this balancing act.

The University of Vienna's model (developed by the Department of Organisational Culture and Equal Opportunities) shows that the societal context (legal frameworks, family models, gender roles, etc.) and the academic context (specific requirements such as mobility, high presence in scientific communities, etc.) also influence how work-life integration is lived in practice or can be lived.

The company-level agreement on working from home enables University of Vienna employees to work up to 10 days per month outside of the university premises, provided the respective role permits it. The specific implementation is based on an agreement between managers and employees.

Personnel Development and Continuing Education

The career development programmes for pre-doctoral early-career researchers and postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines and faculties of the University of Vienna offer participants the opportunity to strategically plan their academic careers, enter into individual mentoring relationships, and establish interdisciplinary (peer) networks.
 
The appointment training for prospective female professors is an important measure to increase the career opportunities of female researchers at the University of Vienna and thus to advance gender equality. Participants acquire comprehensive formal and informal knowledge about the appointment process and are specifically prepared for applications for a professorship in Austria and abroad.

In addition, there are target-group-specific offerings with more than 600 events per year for professional and personal development through our system u:rise - Professional & Career Development at the University of Vienna.

Application Process

Interested applicants can find all job openings (except professorships) at the University of Vienna here.

You will also find important information on the application process and on the University of Vienna as an employer.

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