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PhD Position in Comparative Political Science, Labor Migration and International Mobility University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Political Science

Funding

The position is a 30-hour-per-week, four-year University Assistant (pre-doctoral) employment. The employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four years unless non-renewed after a maximum of 12 months. The gross basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 based on full-time employment, with possible increases for recognized professional experience. Flexible working hours, partial remote work, and an international research environment are offered.

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Nov 30, 2026

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Austria

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University of Vienna

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Political Science
International Relations
Comparative Politics
Political Economy
International Migration

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About this position

The University of Vienna is seeking a pre-doctoral University Assistant at its Institute of Political Science, within the Faculty of Social Sciences. The successful candidate will pursue and complete a political science dissertation at the intersection of Comparative Political Science and International Migration and Mobility.

The research focuses on the political economy of international migration and mobility. Potential topics include migration-policy regimes, policy instruments and practices, the actors involved in labor migration, and the labor-market integration of immigrant groups. The project may also examine ethical recruitment, retention and inclusion of international talent, as well as exclusion and marginalization.

The research can take a comparative or multi-level perspective, covering different countries and regions of origin and immigration, including Austria, and global, regional, national or sub-national settings. The doctoral researcher will participate in research projects and scientific studies, contribute to publications and teaching on international migration, support project applications and third-party funding activities, and independently teach courses under the applicable collective agreement.

The role is embedded in the Institute of Political Science, which conducts research and teaching across the core areas of political science and provides an international environment with strong research infrastructure. The researcher will work across the research areas associated with Professor Dorothee Bohle and Assistant Professor Hadj Abdou, while also contributing to student support, conferences, symposia and institute administration.

Funding details

The position is a 30-hour-per-week, four-year University Assistant (pre-doctoral) employment. The employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four years unless non-renewed after a maximum of 12 months. The gross basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 based on full-time employment, with possible increases for recognized professional experience. Flexible working hours, partial remote work, and an international research environment are offered.

What's required

Applicants must hold a completed Master's or Diploma degree in Political Science or a related field, ideally specializing in migration, political economy or labor. Professional expertise in international migration, proven academic writing experience, and qualitative research-methods competence are required; quantitative-methods competence is an advantage. Computer user skills, excellent English at C1 level, and knowledge of another foreign language at C1 level where relevant to the dissertation topic are expected. Applicants should be team players with strong social and communication skills. Teaching or e-learning experience, international experience, knowledge of university processes and structures, and German-language skills are desirable.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply now” button. Submit a motivation letter, CV with publication list if available, a dissertation concept of up to four pages plus a one-page bibliography and 1,000-character abstract, proof of the completed Master's/Diploma degree, and contact information for one referee.

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