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Postdoctoral University Assistant in Comparative Cultural Studies, Environmental Humanities, and Literature and Knowledge University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Memory Studies
Funding
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral position from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2032, with a base salary of EUR 5,014.30 paid 14 times per year. Salary may increase based on recognized professional experience. The position includes flexible working hours, possible remote work by arrangement, training and coaching, and access to research infrastructure.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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About this position
The University of Vienna is seeking a full-time postdoctoral University Assistant in the Department of Comparative Literature, Institute for European and Comparative Linguistics and Literature, Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies.
The successful candidate will develop an independent research profile in comparative cultural studies, with a focus on the environmental humanities or literature and knowledge. The role also supports research in applied comparative studies, digital humanities, literary theory, memory studies, world literature, ecological literary and cultural studies, and intermedial and interdisciplinary narrative studies.
Duties include international publication and presentations, participation in research projects, external grant applications, preparation of a habilitation thesis, independent teaching, student thesis supervision, research and teaching administration, and development of scientific communication networks.
Applicants must have a completed PhD in General and Comparative Literature, Philology, or Cultural Studies, an outstanding dissertation, international peer-reviewed publications, research management experience, teaching or e-learning experience, and relevant IT skills. Excellent English at C1 level and knowledge of another foreign language are expected; science communication, international experience, student advising, and strong communication skills are desirable.
The position is based at the University of Vienna in Austria. It runs from 1 November 2026 through 31 October 2032 and offers a base salary of EUR 5,014.30 paid 14 times annually, with possible recognition of prior experience. Flexible working arrangements, remote work by agreement, training, coaching, and an international research environment are provided.
Applications must include an academic CV, letter of intent, publication list, one-page research summary, reference details, and proof of doctoral completion. The application deadline is 30 November 2026.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral position from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2032, with a base salary of EUR 5,014.30 paid 14 times per year. Salary may increase based on recognized professional experience. The position includes flexible working hours, possible remote work by arrangement, training and coaching, and access to research infrastructure.
What's required
Applicants must hold a completed doctoral or PhD degree in General and Comparative Literature, Philology, or Cultural Studies, with an outstanding dissertation demonstrating expertise in literary studies or literary theory. Applicants should have international peer-reviewed publications, research management experience, teaching or e-learning experience, IT skills such as website development or database maintenance, excellent English at C1 level, and knowledge of at least one additional foreign language. Experience in science communication, living abroad, student advising, and strong teamwork and communication skills are desirable.
How to apply
Submit an academic CV, letter of intent, publication list, one-page summary of your main research areas, reference contact details, and proof of doctoral/PhD completion through the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply Now” button.
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