University Assistant postdoctoral 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

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 future position:

The Institute for Systematic Theology and Religious Studies is a subunit of the Faculty of Protestant Theology. The position to be filled as a university assistant (postdoc) serves to strengthen our teaching and research portfolio. We are looking for Protestant theologians with a special interest in research questions from systematic theology

Your future tasks:

You will actively participate in the research, teaching and administration of the institute, which means:
•    Participation in research tasks, teaching and administrative tasks incumbent on the organisational unit/subunit to which he/she is assigned;
•    Participation in examinations;
•    Participation in organisational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures;
•    Supervision of students;
•    independent research activities;
•    independent implementation of courses and holding of examinations in accordance with the assignment.

This is part of your personality:

• a PhD in Protestant theology;
• great interest in systematic theology;
• a willingness to attend and organize national and international conferences as well as to work in a team and good skills in dealing with IT (IT user skills);
• high interest in interdisciplinary exchange with neighboring disciplines;
• ideas for your own habilitation project.

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 (full-time basis;14 times a year) for a period of 32 months increases if we can credit professional experience.

Get off to a great start in your new job: the  Welcome Compass helps you settle into your new role at the University of Vienna and life in Vienna.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Please apply using the Recruitment Tool (see button below). Please uplaod the following:

•  Your academic CV;
• A letter of motivation, including information about your research interests and when you can start the position (max. 1.5 pages);
• Proof of a completed doctoral PhD programme (including certificates).

If you have any questions, please contact:

Christian Danz  

christian.danz@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: 11/01/2026 

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