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University of Salzburg

Postdoctoral Opening in Educational Psychology at University of Salzburg University of Salzburg in Austria

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Education

Funding

Temporary postdoctoral university assistant position (University Assistant with PhD), salary category B1 UA with PhD. Annual gross salary at least €70,200.20 for full-time; overpayment possible based on qualification and experience.

Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

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Austria

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University of Salzburg

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Education
Open Science
Teacher Training
Educational Psychology

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Postdoctoral University Assistant in Educational Psychology at the University of Salzburg (Austria).

This is a postdoctoral opening in the Department of Psychology, with a strong focus on educational psychology, subject-specific didactics, teaching and learning research, and psychology of education. The role combines independent academic research, teaching, academic support, and administrative work, including contributions to the Psychology degree programme and teacher training in Psychology and Philosophy.

Research and teaching profile: The successful candidate will conduct independent research, secure competitive external research funding, and teach four contact hours per week per semester (rising to eight after the qualification objective is achieved). The post also involves work in subject-specific didactics and interdisciplinary collaboration, with opportunities for research management and academic service.

Eligibility highlights: Applicants should hold a completed doctoral degree in a relevant area, have a strong publication record, demonstrate theory-driven research expertise, and show experience in securing external funding. Very good English is required, along with sufficient German or a willingness to acquire it within a reasonable timeframe. Relevant teaching experience is also expected.

Preferred profile: Experience in open science, reproducible workflows, quantitative methods, interdisciplinary didactics, international scientific engagement, and innovative teaching/assessment formats, including AI-supported approaches, is desirable.

Funding and employment: This is a temporary salaried position in salary category B1 UA with PhD. The annual gross salary is at least €70,200.20 for full-time, with possible overpayment depending on qualification and experience.

Deadline: 2026-10-28. Start date: March 2027.

How to apply: Use the University of Salzburg job portal and click APPLY NOW on the posting page. The contact person listed is Barbara Mackinger ([email protected]).

Funding details

Temporary postdoctoral university assistant position (University Assistant with PhD), salary category B1 UA with PhD. Annual gross salary at least €70,200.20 for full-time; overpayment possible based on qualification and experience.

What's required

Completed doctoral degree in didactics of psychology, educational psychology, teaching and learning research, psychology of education, or a related field; strong record of independent research and publications linked to subject-specific didactics or educational psychology; publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals at the psychology-education interface; demonstrated theory-driven research expertise; experience in securing external research funding; very good written and spoken English and sufficient German or willingness to acquire it; relevant teaching experience. Desired: academic self-governance, coordination and research management, interdisciplinary didactics, active teaching, international scientific engagement, external research activity preferably abroad, competitive third-party funding experience or clear prospect, open science and reproducible workflows, quantitative skills, personal development, innovative teaching/learning/assessment formats with AI, and educational psychology skills.

How to apply

Apply via the University of Salzburg job portal using the 'APPLY NOW' link on the posting page. Submit your application before 28 October 2026 and review the job portal for required documents and details.

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