University assistant predoctoral Universität Wien

Job description:

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700  of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,700 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

The Department at the University of Vienna is the largest academic center covering all fields relating to the German language and German-language literatures. The institute´s five core areas are Modern German Literature, Early German Literature, German Linguistics, German as a Foreign and Second Language, and German Language Pedagogy. These are completed by interdisciplinary fields such as Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Theory, Literary Theory, and Children´s and Young Adult Literature. The institute supports over 5,000 students. 

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Department of German Studies is engaged in teaching and research and provides training for students on various degree programmes. The academic staff are involved in numerous university committees and maintain various links with institutions both in Germany and abroad. 

In the German as a Second Language working group, you can expect a small, dedicated team, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas. 

The contract term for this position is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment contract is automatically extended to 4 years unless the employer issues a notice of non-renewal within the first 12 months. 

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies
• Contributions to scientific articles / Presentations
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Student support
• Assistance in organizing meetings, conferences and symposia
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field philology or education with a focus on German as a Second Language
• Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods (e.g.)
• Didactic competences 
• Excellent proficiency in German as a first language
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level)
• IT user skills
• You should be a team player with high social skills

Desirable qualifications: 

• teaching experience / experience with e-learning
• Initial thoughts on a possible doctoral project

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 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) 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:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. 4 p.)
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• if applicable: list of publications, evidence of teaching experience
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Inci Dirim

inci.dirim@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: 10/10/2026 

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