University Assistant postdoctoral Universität Wien

Job description:

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ...

University Assistant postdoctoral

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,700 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 personal sphere of play:

The unit ‘Theology and History of the Eastern Churches’ has an international network and is a research-intensive department. We expect academic excellence and offer an inspiring and stimulating working environment, flexible working hours and excellent opportunities for professional development. As a postdoctoral university assistant, you will work in the research team together with Prof. Thomas Németh in this Department.
Your responsibilities will include independent research in the field of theology and history of Eastern Churches, as well as assistance and support in teaching. We expect you to complete a further qualification thesis, combined with the acquisition of a teaching qualification (habilitation). In addition, you will support the Research focus of the Department.
The position will be available to be taken up on 11/02/2026 and is limited until 10/31/2032.

Your future tasks:

• You will be actively involved in research, teaching and administration, which means:
• You will develop an independent research profile
• You will be involved in the uni’s research projects
• You will prepare and complete a habilitation thesis
• You will publish internationally and give lectures
• You will independently hold courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement
• You will be involved in student supervision and departmental administration

This is part of your personality:

• Completion of basic studies and a doctorate in (Catholic) theology
• We also require the following as essential criteria: a very good command of English or German and a good command of the other language (which must be demonstrated within one year), as well as of a Slavic language or Modern Greek.
• Excellent knowledge of theology and history of the Orthodox Churches from the modern era to the present day; a specialisation is expected in the field of Eastern European or Caucasian church history of the 19th and 20th centuries.
• University teaching skills, preferably evidenced by relevant certificates, and experience in independently delivering university-level teaching, including digital formats
• Proficiency in Ancient Greek
• Experience in applying for and securing external funding
• Experience in the planning, organization and budgeting of academic conferences
• Publications in the field of Eastern church history
• Experience in university self-governance

Further desirable qualities are:

• Experience in student support
• Experience with innovative forms of digital communication

What we offer:

• You will be part of a stimulating and challenging, internationally networked research team
• A workplace in the heart of Vienna, with excellent public transport links
• Opportunities for further training and developing your skills
• A monthly salary of € 5.014,30 (paid 14 times a year) – in addition, relevant professional experience may influence your pay grade and therefore your remuneration.
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It is that easy to apply:

• Letter of motivation, including research interests
• Brief outline of the habilitation project
• Academic CV, including a list of publications, a list of courses taught, and lectures given
• Degree certificates; further documentation of proven skills

If you have any questions, please contact:

Thomas Mark Németh  

thomas.nemeth@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: 10/02/2026 

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