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PhD University Assistant in Migration and Transformations of Democracy University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
The position is a 30-hour-per-week university assistant pre-doctoral employment for four years, initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extendable to four years unless non-renewal is declared. The base salary is EUR 3,836.10 on a full-time basis, with possible increases for recognized professional experience. Flexible working hours and partial remote work are available.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Austria
University
University of Vienna
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About this position
The University of Vienna’s Institute of Political Science is seeking a pre-doctoral university assistant to conduct doctoral research at the intersection of migration and transformations of democracy.
The doctoral project should examine current challenges and changes in democracies in the context of migration and increasing ethnocultural diversity. Potential perspectives include migrant political participation, anti-migration parties and movements, transnational political participation, the role of migration and growing electorates with migration backgrounds in party competition, political protest, public attitudes toward migration and ethnocultural diversity, and related questions concerning trust in democracy and democratic institutions.
The geographic focus may cover different countries and regions, including Austria. Comparative, cross-national, and multilevel approaches are particularly welcome. Possible research may engage with political representation, party ideology, electoral behaviour, political competition, protest politics, and democratic change.
The successful researcher will join the Institute of Political Science’s research areas on transformations of democracy and migration, associated with Associate Professor Fabio Wolkenstein and Assistant Professor Leila Hadj Abdou. The role combines doctoral research with participation in research projects, publications, academic presentations, grant applications, teaching, student support, and the organization of conferences and symposia.
The institute is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and provides an international research environment with established infrastructure, interdisciplinary interests, and opportunities to contribute to teaching and academic administration.
Funding details
The position is a 30-hour-per-week university assistant pre-doctoral employment for four years, initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extendable to four years unless non-renewal is declared. The base salary is EUR 3,836.10 on a full-time basis, with possible increases for recognized professional experience. Flexible working hours and partial remote work are available.
What's required
Completed master's or diploma degree in political science or a related field, ideally specializing in migration, democracy research, political parties, and/or movements; subject expertise in international migration; demonstrated academic writing experience and qualitative research methods; computer literacy; excellent English at C1 level; and knowledge of another foreign language at C1 where relevant to the dissertation topic. Teamwork and strong social and communication skills are expected. Desirable qualifications include quantitative research methods, teaching or e-learning experience, international experience, and familiarity with university procedures. German at C1 level is required if the applicant plans to teach in German.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply now” button. Submit a motivation letter, academic CV with publication list if available, a dissertation concept of up to four pages plus one page of references and a 1,000-character abstract, proof of the completed master's/diploma degree, and contact details for a reference person.
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