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University Assistant Praedoc in Motivational Psychology and Psychophysiological Measurement of Mental Effort (PhD-level) University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Paid university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month based on full-time employment, adjusted upward if professional experience is recognized. Initial contract is for 1.5 years and can extend to 3 years automatically, with a possible extension up to 4 years depending on progress.
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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The University of Vienna is advertising a University Assistant Praedoc position in the Faculty of Psychology, within the Chair of Motivational Psychology headed by Prof. Dr. Veronika Job Sutnar. The role is centered on motivational psychology with a particular focus on the (psychophysiological) measurement of mental effort.
This is a PhD-level / predoctoral academic position that combines research, teaching, and university service. The successful candidate will participate in research projects, publish and lecture as part of their own dissertation work, support the acquisition of third-party funding, assist students, and contribute to institute and faculty administration.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a completed diploma/master’s degree in psychology, have excellent methodology and statistics skills (including meta-analysis and computational modeling), demonstrate professional expertise in motivational psychology, and bring didactic skills plus experience with e-learning. Strong written and oral communication skills and English at C1 level are required.
Funding: this is a paid university employment contract, with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month for full-time work, subject to recognition of prior professional experience. The initial contract is for 1.5 years, automatically extending to 3 years unless non-renewed, with a possible extension up to 4 years depending on progress.
Application: submit a cover letter, CV, graduation certificate and academic diplomas, and a half-page summary of your thesis via the University of Vienna job portal. The application deadline is 31 October 2026.
Funding details
Paid university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month based on full-time employment, adjusted upward if professional experience is recognized. Initial contract is for 1.5 years and can extend to 3 years automatically, with a possible extension up to 4 years depending on progress.
What's required
Completed diploma/master's degree in psychology (Magister/Master); excellent knowledge of methodology and statistics, including meta-analysis and computational modeling; professional expertise in motivational psychology; didactic skills and experience with e-learning; excellent written and oral communication skills; English proficiency at C1 level.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using the Apply now button. Submit a cover letter, CV, graduation certificate and academic diplomas, and a half-page summary of your thesis.
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