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PhD (Pre-doc) Position in Applied Social Psychology and Consumer Research at the University of Vienna University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

Pre-doctoral university employment contract at salary group B1 with a monthly gross salary of €3,776.10 based on full-time employment; salary adjusted pro rata to the allocated hours. Initial contract is 1.5 years, with automatic extension to 3 years unless non-renewal notice is given, and possible extension to 4 years based on performance and progress.

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Austria

University

Universität Wien

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Keywords

Psychology
Social Cognition
Consumer Behavior
Social Psychology
Digital Transformation
Consumer Psychology
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About this position

The University of Vienna is advertising a University assistant Praedoc position at the Faculty of Psychology in the Research Group for Applied Social Psychology and Consumer Research led by Prof. Dr. A. Florack. The position is designed for a doctoral project (pre-doc) and focuses on social psychology, social cognition, consumer psychology, consumer behavior, and the role of digital transformation in shaping beliefs, experiences, and behavior.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collegial, and international research environment and will contribute to research, teaching, and administrative tasks. The role includes independent teaching in social and consumer psychology and completion of a dissertation in one of the group’s central research areas. Structured support and mentoring are offered through the COBENE Doctoral School.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a completed Master’s degree (or equivalent Diploma) in Psychology or a related discipline by the start date, have a strong interest in pursuing a doctorate, an excellent master’s thesis, experience in empirical research, strong quantitative skills (SPSS or R), very good English, and good communication skills. Experience in programming experiments is an advantage.

Funding: this is a paid pre-doctoral employment contract under the Austrian collective agreement (B1), with a monthly gross salary of €3,776.10 for full-time work, adjusted pro rata to the hours assigned. The initial contract is 1.5 years, with automatic extension to 3 years unless non-renewed, and a possible extension to 4 years based on performance and progress.

How to apply: submit a single PDF application via the University of Vienna job portal, including a motivation letter, academic CV, and a short research proposal (max. 2 pages + references) applying principles of social cognition to one of the group’s research areas. Also upload degree certificates and a PDF of your master’s thesis as separate files. Quote reference number 6027.

Deadline: 15 September 2026.

Funding details

Pre-doctoral university employment contract at salary group B1 with a monthly gross salary of €3,776.10 based on full-time employment; salary adjusted pro rata to the allocated hours. Initial contract is 1.5 years, with automatic extension to 3 years unless non-renewal notice is given, and possible extension to 4 years based on performance and progress.

What's required

Completed Master's degree or equivalent (Diploma) in Psychology or a related discipline by the start of the contract; strong interest in pursuing a doctorate in the group's core research areas; excellent master's thesis; experience in empirical research (e.g. internships or work as a student assistant); excellent knowledge of quantitative methods and confident use of SPSS or R; excellent communication skills and very good English skills; experience in programming experiments is an advantage.

How to apply

Submit one single PDF application via the University of Vienna job portal, including a letter of motivation, academic CV, and a short research proposal (max. 2 pages + references). Also attach degree certificates as a separate file and a PDF of your master's thesis as a separate file. Quote reference number 6027.

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