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Predoctoral University Assistant in Romance Studies / French Linguistics at the University of Vienna University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Phonetics
Funding
Paid university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3776.10 on a full-time basis, adjusted upward for credited professional experience. The contract is limited until 30.11.2029, with an initial 1.5-year period and possible extension up to 4 years depending on progress.
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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The University of Vienna is advertising a predoctoral university assistant position at the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, working in the Department of Romance Studies within the research group led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Elissa Pustka.
This PhD-level opening is centered on Romance Studies and French linguistics, with research themes including phonology, phonetics, (staged) orality in comics, language contact, language variation and change, especially creole languages, foreign language learning, and mass media. The group also uses empirical methods such as fieldwork, corpus linguistics, perception experiments, and statistics.
The role combines research, teaching, and administration. Duties include contributing to research projects, publishing in journals, presenting at conferences, organizing academic events, completing a dissertation agreement within 6–12 months, working on the dissertation, teaching courses independently, supporting administration, helping organize conferences and meetings, and assisting with externally funded project applications.
Applicants should have a completed Master’s, Diploma, or teacher education degree in Romance Studies, General Linguistics, or Phonetics, with a focus on French linguistics. A doctoral project should fit the group’s thematic and methodological profile, and excellent French is required. The post offers a salary of EUR 3776.10 on a full-time basis, with possible increases for relevant experience.
The contract starts on 01.12.2026 and is limited until 30.11.2029, with an initial 1.5-year period and possible extension up to 4 years. Application deadline: 2026-10-30.
Funding details
Paid university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3776.10 on a full-time basis, adjusted upward for credited professional experience. The contract is limited until 30.11.2029, with an initial 1.5-year period and possible extension up to 4 years depending on progress.
What's required
Completed Master’s, Diploma, or teacher education degree in Romance Studies, General Linguistics, or Phonetics, with a focus on French linguistics. The doctoral research project must fit the thematic and methodological focus of the research group. Excellent command of French is required. Applicants should be able to work independently, learn quickly, and develop innovative ideas.
How to apply
Prepare a scientific CV, list of publications, and list of taught courses if available. Include a 2-page summary of research interests or a 6–8 page doctoral project proposal if you graduated more than one year ago, plus your master’s thesis and any other publications in PDF format. Submit the application via the university job portal using the Apply now button.
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