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Predoctoral University Assistant in Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology (Catholic Theology) University of Vienna in Austria

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PhD

Field of study

Education

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Paid university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis, adjusted upward for credited professional experience. 30 hours per week; contract initially limited to 1.5 years and extendable to 4 years.

Deadline

Oct 11, 2026

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Austria

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Education
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Religious Studies
Theology
Liturgical Studies
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About this position

University of Vienna is advertising a predoctoral university assistant position in the Faculty of Catholic Theology, specifically in the Department of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology within the Department of Historical Theology.

The role is centered on doctoral research and dissertation preparation, with opportunities to participate in teaching, research projects, scholarly publications, conferences, student co-supervision, and academic administration. The department also contributes to the open-access journal Ex Fonte.

Research interests and keywords: liturgical studies, sacramental theology, Catholic theology, inculturation in the liturgy, ecumenism, Roman liturgy, historical theology, dissertation research.

Eligibility highlights: completed master’s degree or diploma in Catholic Theology; excellent German; good English; good Latin; strong independence, responsibility, computer skills, and teamwork/communication abilities. Additional desirable background includes a thesis in liturgical studies and knowledge of Hebrew, Ancient Greek, or another modern foreign language.

Funding and contract: paid university employment with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 (full-time equivalent), 30 hours per week, initially limited to 1.5 years and extendable to 4 years.

Deadline: 11 October 2026. Applications are submitted through the University of Vienna job portal.

Funding details

Paid university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis, adjusted upward for credited professional experience. 30 hours per week; contract initially limited to 1.5 years and extendable to 4 years.

What's required

Completed master’s degree or diploma in Catholic Theology; excellent written and spoken German; good written and spoken English; good knowledge of Latin; ability to work independently and take responsibility for results; comprehensive computer skills, particularly MS Office; team player with strong social and communication skills. Desirable: completed diploma or master’s thesis in Liturgical Studies, knowledge of an additional modern foreign language, knowledge of the Roman liturgy, Hebrew and Ancient Greek, research interest in inculturation in the liturgy, and interest/experience in liturgy and ecumenism.

How to apply

Apply via the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply Now” button. Submit a letter of motivation, academic CV, brief dissertation proposal, master’s/diploma certificate, and any additional educational/degree certificates if available.

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