University Assistant postdoctoral in the research area of Philosophy of Media and Technology Universität Wien

Job description:

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an

University Assistant postdoctoral in the research area of Philosophy of Media and Technology

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!

Your workplace:

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will become part of the Philosophy of Media and Technology group at the Department of Philosophy, led by Prof. Mark Coeckelbergh. It offers a lively and attractive research environment specialized in bringing philosophical concepts, arguments, and approaches to bear on urgent issues concerning new technologies in society, including ethics and political philosophy of artificial intelligence and robotics. The postdoctoral researcher actively participates in the research, teaching and administration of this group.

Further information can be found here:
https://philtech.univie.ac.at/
https://coeckelbergh.net/

Your future tasks:

We expect you to actively participate in research, teaching, and administration at the Department of Philosophy and in Prof. Mark Coeckelbergh’s research team. This involves the following:

• You produce excellent research in philosophy.
• You take part in and help organizing research activities such as reading groups, workshops, visiting talks.
• You publish in peer-reviewed journals and give research presentations.
• You collaborate with Prof. Mark Coeckelbergh on research and assist him with grant proposals.
• You apply for third-party funding for your research.
• You prepare and complete a habilitation (if this is beneficial to your career)
• You contribute to teaching within the BA and MA philosophy programs by independently teaching courses to the extent to which you are required according to the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise students in your areas of competence.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative and organizational tasks.

Your profile:

Required:

• A Ph.D. in philosophy (degree awarded by application deadline)
• Research focus in philosophy of technology, including but not exclusively ethics of technology, such as ethics of AI
• Promising potential for, and evidence of, original high-level research, including an excellent PhD thesis and a beginning publication track record
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C2 level)
• Ability to work in a team

Desirable:

• Experience of writing proposals for and or working on research projects, preferably European projects funded by the European Commission
• Publications in renowned, subject-relevant media (peer-reviewed international journals in the area of philosophy of technology and/or related areas)
• Good German language skills or willingness to acquire German language skills

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 contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 3 years (renewable for another 3 years to 6 years in total), increases if we can credit sufficient professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

In order to apply, please submit the following:

• A letter of motivation
• Your academic CV
• Description of research interests and research agenda for the coming 6 years – 2500 words max.)
• Two article-length writing samples or publications
• A list of your publications and proof of teaching experience (if available)
• Degree certificates and transcripts
• Contact details of three persons who can provide letters of reference (letters will be requested for longlisted candidates only)

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If you have any questions, please contact:

Mark Coeckelbergh  

mark.coeckelbergh@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: 09/20/2026 

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