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The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a

University assistant (predoctoral)

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 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 of Government, subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, is looking for a university assistant (predoc) in research areas represented at the Department of Government, especially on political representation, party competition, political institutions, or political behaviour.

Your future tasks:

• Pursuing your doctoral research independently with the support of two academic supervisors from the department;
• Completing a dissertation agreement (incl. full doctoral proposal to be assessed by a faculty board) within 12 months;
• Presenting your research at international conferences;
• Publishing your research in international outlets;
• Independent teaching of courses as defined by the university’s collective bargaining agreement;
• Participation in administrative activities;
• Participation in evaluation activities and quality assurance.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Diploma or Master's Degree in the Social Sciences (Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communication) by the start date of the position;
• Clear vision of an innovative doctoral research project;
• Research focus on comparative political institutions and/or comparative political behaviour;
• Advanced knowledge of social research methods;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level).

If you have any questions, please contact:

Hannah Segers
hannah.segers@univie.ac.at