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Predoctoral University Assistant in Older German Language and Literature University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Literature
Funding
The position is a 30-hour-per-week employment contract offered for a total period of four years. The contract is initially limited to 18 months and automatically extends to four years unless non-renewal is issued within the first 12 months. The basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 per month on a full-time basis and may increase based on relevant credited professional experience. Benefits include flexible working hours, partial remote work, training and coaching, and work-life-balance support.
Deadline
Nov 12, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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About this position
The University of Vienna’s Department of German Studies is seeking a Predoctoral University Assistant in Older German Language and Literature. The role is based in Vienna, Austria, within the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies.
The successful candidate will contribute to research, teaching, and administration in Older German Language and Literature, with emphasis on the High and Late Middle Ages and the transition to the Early Modern period. The position includes developing and completing a doctoral dissertation and concluding a doctoral thesis agreement within 12–18 months. Independent teaching and participation in departmental research activities are also expected.
Applicants should hold a completed teacher-training degree or master’s degree in German Philology, specializing in Older German Language and Literature or German Medieval Studies, and present a doctoral research project in the field. Teaching or e-learning experience, teamwork, and strong communication skills are desirable.
The appointment is for 30 hours per week and is offered for up to four years. The initial contract lasts 18 months and is automatically extended unless non-renewal is announced during the first 12 months. The full-time equivalent basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 per month, potentially increasing with relevant experience. Flexible hours, partial remote work, training, coaching, and an international research environment are provided.
Applications must include an academic CV, motivation letter, research and experience summary, doctoral research proposal of no more than four pages, degree documentation, and—if available—publications and teaching evidence. Apply through the University of Vienna job portal by 12 November 2026.
Funding details
The position is a 30-hour-per-week employment contract offered for a total period of four years. The contract is initially limited to 18 months and automatically extends to four years unless non-renewal is issued within the first 12 months. The basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 per month on a full-time basis and may increase based on relevant credited professional experience. Benefits include flexible working hours, partial remote work, training and coaching, and work-life-balance support.
What's required
Applicants must hold a completed teacher-training degree or master's degree in German Philology, specializing in Older German Language and Literature or German Medieval Studies. Applicants must have a doctoral research project in Older German Language and Literature. Teaching skills and/or e-learning experience, a team-oriented approach, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are required or expected. The application should include an academic CV, motivation letter, research-interest and experience summary, doctoral research proposal of up to four pages, official confirmation of the completed master's or diploma degree and certificates, and, if available, publications and evidence of teaching experience.
How to apply
Submit an academic CV, motivation letter, research-interest and experience summary, doctoral research proposal of up to four pages, degree completion confirmation and certificates, and any available publication or teaching evidence through the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply now” button.
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