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Postdoctoral University Assistant in Older German Literature at the University of Vienna University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Literature
Funding
This is a salaried, four-year postdoctoral employment contract from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030. The basic salary is EUR 5,014.30 paid 14 times per year, with possible increases based on recognized professional experience. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Flexible working hours and remote work are available.
Deadline
Nov 11, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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About this position
The University of Vienna is seeking a full-time University Assistant/Postdoc in the Department of German Studies within the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies. The position focuses on older German literature and offers the opportunity to develop an independent research profile in one of the world’s largest German studies institutes.
The successful candidate will participate in research projects and scientific studies, publish internationally, give lectures, seek third-party funding, prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation, teach university courses, supervise students, and contribute to evaluation and quality assurance. The department’s wider research environment includes medieval German literature, modern German literature, German linguistics, German as a foreign and second language, language didactics, gender studies, cultural studies, literary theory, and children’s and young adult literature.
Applicants must have a completed PhD or doctorate in older German literature, an excellent dissertation, international peer-reviewed publications, research-project experience, and experience independently teaching at university level. Didactic or e-learning experience, IT skills, excellent English at C1 level, communication skills, and a collaborative approach are expected or desirable.
This is a four-year, 40-hour-per-week salaried contract beginning January 1, 2027. The basic salary is EUR 5,014.30 paid 14 times annually, with potential increases for recognized experience. Flexible working hours, remote-work options, professional development, coaching, and an international research environment are provided. Applications should include a motivation letter, academic CV, publication list, research and habilitation plans, reference contacts, and proof of the completed doctorate. The application deadline is November 11, 2026.
Funding details
This is a salaried, four-year postdoctoral employment contract from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030. The basic salary is EUR 5,014.30 paid 14 times per year, with possible increases based on recognized professional experience. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Flexible working hours and remote work are available.
What's required
Applicants must hold a completed doctorate/PhD in Older German Literature, have an excellent dissertation, demonstrated research competence and initiative through international peer-reviewed publications, and experience independently teaching university courses and participating in research projects. Didactic or e-learning experience, IT skills, student supervision experience, knowledge of university procedures, excellent English at C1 level, and strong teamwork and communication skills are required or desirable as specified. Application materials must include a motivation letter, academic CV, publication list, a description of research interests and plans and, if applicable, the habilitation project (maximum one page), references' contact details, and proof of the completed doctorate/PhD.
How to apply
Prepare a motivation letter, academic CV, publication list, research interests and plans or habilitation-project description, reference contacts, and proof of your completed doctorate/PhD. Submit the complete application through the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply now” button before November 11, 2026.
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