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Predoctoral University Assistant in Comparative Politics, Migration and Labor Migration University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
Employment is a 30-hour-per-week university assistant position under the collective bargaining agreement, initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extendable to a total of four years unless non-renewed. The basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 on a full-time basis, increasing where professional experience is credited.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Austria
University
University of Vienna
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About this position
The University of Vienna is seeking a predoctoral university assistant for its Department of Political Science, within the research areas of Comparative Politics and Migration. The position is located at the intersection of Comparative Political Science and International Migration and Mobility, with a particular interest in political economy and international migration.
The doctoral researcher will develop and complete a political science dissertation in the field of labor migration. Possible research topics include migration policy regimes, policy instruments, labor migration mechanisms, labor-market integration of immigrant groups, and the ethical recruitment, retention, and inclusion of international talent. Research may also examine exclusion and marginalization across different countries and regions of origin and destination, including Austria, and at global, regional, national, or subnational levels.
The role combines doctoral research with participation in scholarly studies, research projects, publications, presentations, project proposals, and external-funding activities. The assistant will also contribute to teaching, student supervision, conferences, symposia, and departmental administration. The department offers an international academic environment with strong research infrastructure and opportunities for professional development.
Supervision is associated with Univ. Prof. Dorothee Bohle in Comparative Politics and Ass. Prof. Hadj Abdou in International Migration and Mobility at the University of Vienna.
Funding details
Employment is a 30-hour-per-week university assistant position under the collective bargaining agreement, initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extendable to a total of four years unless non-renewed. The basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 on a full-time basis, increasing where professional experience is credited.
What's required
Completed master's or diploma degree in political science or a related field, ideally specializing in migration, political economy, or labor; expertise in international migration; proven academic writing and qualitative research experience, with quantitative methods as an advantage; applied computer skills; excellent English at C1 level and, where relevant to the dissertation topic, another foreign language at C1 level; strong teamwork, social, and communication skills. Desirable qualifications include teaching or e-learning experience, experience living abroad, knowledge of university processes and structures, and German language skills.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply now” button. Submit a motivation letter, CV with publications list if applicable, dissertation proposal, proof of the master's or diploma degree, and contact information for a reference.
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