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University Assistant with Doctorate (m/f/d) University of Graz in Austria
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 17, 2026
Country
Austria
University
University of Graz

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University of Graz is advertising a University Assistant with doctorate (m/f/d) in the Department of Geography and Regional Sciences in Graz, Austria. The post is a paid, temporary academic appointment, running until 02 April 2029, with an intended start date of 2026-10-01. It is listed as a postdoc position and is aligned with research and teaching in urban studies, human geography, and related social-science fields.
The core research focus is social-geographical research on cities and caring infrastructures, including autonomous research and publication, participation in existing projects, development of new projects as part of urban HEAP, and involvement in third-party funded project applications. The role also offers the possibility to work on a habilitation project, alongside teaching, examination duties, and the supervision of students.
Applicants must hold a completed doctorate/PhD in social geography. Strong German and English language skills are required, as well as very good qualitative-methods expertise in social and cultural studies. The university also seeks candidates who enjoy scientific work and teaching, work independently and goal-oriented, and have experience in transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork.
The position comes with a salary of at least € 70,200.20 gross per year for a full-time appointment, with overpayment possible depending on qualification and experience. Although the post is advertised at 20 hours per week, it is described in the salary section as a full-time reference salary under category B1 with PhD. Applicants must submit a letter of motivation and an academic CV.
Applications must be submitted online only through the university’s applicant tool. The deadline is 2026-08-17. The contact person named in the advert is Univ.-Prof. Dr. Anke Strüver ([email protected]).
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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