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Postdoctoral University Assistant in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Vienna University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Media Studies
Funding
Full-time employment at 40 hours per week on a six-year fixed-term contract, with a basic salary of EUR 5,079.50 paid 14 times per year; the salary may increase depending on credited professional experience. The position includes flexible working arrangements, remote or hybrid work and/or part-time work by agreement, plus free internal training and coaching.
Deadline
Dec 13, 2026
Country
Austria
University
University of Vienna
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About this position
The University of Vienna is seeking a postdoctoral University Assistant for the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Studies within the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies. The position is based in the team of Anke Charton, Chair of Theater and Media Cultures of the Modern Age, whose work combines Theatre and Performance Studies with collaboration across the theatre community.
The successful researcher will develop an independent profile in Theater and Performance Studies while contributing actively to research projects and academic events within the team and department. The role offers opportunities to present research at conferences, publish internationally, develop project proposals, and pursue third-party funding. A major component of the position is the development and completion of a habilitation treatise or second book project toward publication.
The postdoctoral assistant will also design and teach courses independently at bachelor’s and master’s level in different formats. Alongside research and teaching, the role involves participation in evaluation and quality assurance, research and teaching administration, and wider departmental activities. The department brings together theatre, film, and media studies across six professorships, fostering interdisciplinary exchange in an international academic environment.
The University of Vienna provides a collaborative setting in central Vienna, with flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and connections to the wider theatre and performance research community.
Funding details
Full-time employment at 40 hours per week on a six-year fixed-term contract, with a basic salary of EUR 5,079.50 paid 14 times per year; the salary may increase depending on credited professional experience. The position includes flexible working arrangements, remote or hybrid work and/or part-time work by agreement, plus free internal training and coaching.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a PhD program in Theatre and Performance Studies and submitted and defended an outstanding dissertation. They should demonstrate research competence and initiative through international publications in peer-relevant media, possess strong social and communication skills, and be able to work independently, reliably, and collaboratively. Experience in research management, ideally including project and staff leadership, is preferred. Applicants need didactic skills and teaching experience, with willingness to further develop their teaching abilities. Excellent written and spoken English at C1 level and adequate German are required, or a willingness to learn German during the first two years. Additional languages and a broad research network are advantageous.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using the Apply now button. Submit an academic CV, letter of intent, habilitation or second-book project outline, publication list, research summary, teaching overview, doctoral degree copy or scan, and contact information for references.
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