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Postdoctoral University Assistant in Modern German Literature and Austrian Literary and Cultural History University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Literature
Funding
This is a full-time, six-year fixed-term postdoctoral employment contract at 40 hours per week. The base salary is EUR 5,079.50 gross per month, paid 14 times annually, with possible increases based on recognized professional experience. Benefits include flexible working hours, possible remote work, professional development, coaching, and a supportive research environment.
Deadline
Nov 19, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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About this position
The University of Vienna invites applications for a full-time University Assistant/Postdoc position in the Department of German Studies, Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, affiliated with the professorship for Modern German Literature with a special focus on Austrian Literature.
The successful candidate will develop an independent research profile in Modern German Literature, participate in research projects and scholarly studies, publish internationally, present at conferences, seek third-party funding, and prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation. The role also includes independent teaching, student supervision, quality assurance, evaluation, and administrative duties in research and teaching.
Applicants must have a completed doctorate or PhD in Modern German Literature or a related literary-studies discipline. Preferred expertise includes eighteenth-century German-language literature in an international context, Austrian literary and cultural history, literary theory and/or literary sociology, international publications and presentations, third-party funded project experience, mobility or international experience, teaching and e-learning, IT skills, and strong communication and teamwork abilities.
The position starts on February 1, 2027, and runs for six years. The gross base salary is EUR 5,079.50 per month, paid 14 times annually, with possible recognition of prior professional experience. Flexible working arrangements, potential remote work, professional development, coaching, and an international research environment are offered.
Applications must include a scientific CV, motivation letter, at least a five-page description of the habilitation project, and proof of the completed doctorate/PhD. Apply through the University of Vienna job portal by November 19, 2026.
Funding details
This is a full-time, six-year fixed-term postdoctoral employment contract at 40 hours per week. The base salary is EUR 5,079.50 gross per month, paid 14 times annually, with possible increases based on recognized professional experience. Benefits include flexible working hours, possible remote work, professional development, coaching, and a supportive research environment.
What's required
Applicants must hold a completed doctorate/PhD in Modern German Literature or a closely relevant literary-studies field. They should submit an innovative habilitation project documented by an exposé and demonstrate expertise in eighteenth-century German-language literature in an international context and Austrian literary and cultural history. Methodological competence in literary theory and/or literary sociology, international publication and conference experience, experience obtaining and conducting third-party funded projects, mobility or international experience, didactic and e-learning experience, IT skills, and strong teamwork and communication skills are expected.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply now” button. Submit a scientific CV with publication, presentation, teaching, funding, and scholarship records; a motivation letter; a minimum five-page description of the habilitation project; and proof of the completed doctorate/PhD.
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