Universität Wien
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University Assistant Postdoctoral (Substitute) in Empirical Education Research and Mixed Methods University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Education
Funding
Fixed-term postdoctoral university assistant position with a basic salary of EUR 5,014.30 gross on a full-time basis (14 times a year), increased depending on credited professional experience. The role is 20 hours/week and is a substitute appointment until July 26, 2027.
Deadline
Oct 9, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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University of Vienna is advertising a University Assistant postdoctoral (substitute) position in the Department of Education, within the section Empirical Education Research led by Judith Schoonenboom. The role is based in Austria and focuses on mixed methods research, empirical education research, and the methodology of complex multmethod and mixed methods research in educational settings.
The successful candidate will contribute to research, teaching, and administration, including publications in English Web of Science journals, international presentations, project applications, acquisition of third-party funding, preparation of a publication-ready cumulative habilitation thesis, independent teaching, supervision support for exams and master's theses, and organization of workshops and conferences.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD/doctoral degree in education or social sciences with a focus on empirical education or social science research methodology; strong quantitative and qualitative research methods skills; demonstrable mixed methods experience; interest in theoretical and philosophical aspects of mixed methods research; and excellent German and English. Teaching experience, grant acquisition experience, international cooperation experience, and student supervision experience are desirable.
Funding and terms: fixed-term postdoctoral employment, 20 hours/week, with a basic salary of EUR 5,014.30 on a full-time basis (14 times per year), adjusted for recognized professional experience. The appointment is a substitute contract until July 26, 2027.
Deadline: 2026-10-09. Apply through the University of Vienna job portal and submit the requested documents, including a letter of intent, CV, publication list, teaching/talk lists, research interests and intended habilitation project, referee contacts, and doctoral certificate.
Funding details
Fixed-term postdoctoral university assistant position with a basic salary of EUR 5,014.30 gross on a full-time basis (14 times a year), increased depending on credited professional experience. The role is 20 hours/week and is a substitute appointment until July 26, 2027.
What's required
Doctoral degree/PhD in education or social sciences with a focus on empirical education or social science research methodology; publications on relevant methodological topics in English Web of Science journals; good command of quantitative and qualitative social science research methods; demonstrable experience in mixed methods research; interest in the theoretical and philosophical aspects of mixed methods research; excellent written and spoken German and English. Preferred: university teaching experience, experience acquiring third-party funded research projects, experience with international cooperations and networks, knowledge of university processes and structures, and experience supervising students.
How to apply
Apply via the University of Vienna job portal using the Apply now button. Prepare a letter of intent, scientific CV, publication list, list of courses and talks, description of research interests and intended habilitation project, contact details for referees, and doctoral degree certificate.
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