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The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

Student Assistant EIF, Uni Vienna

49 Faculty of Social Sciences

Job vacancy starting: 09/ 01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)

Job ID: 4290

You strive to gain insights into the work of a scientist and get a look behind the curtains? A position as a student assistant provides this opportunity. Additionally, you will amass experience to expand your CV.

Your Personal Sphere of Influence:

The Department of Political Science provides research and teaching in the full range of core areas of political science, develops innovative and problem-oriented research focuses and offers a broad diversity of options for its students to seek specialisation. Its staff is currently involved in examining the transformation of governance, state and democracy in different policy areas, geographical regions and political spaces.

The Centre for European Integration Research (EIF) is a research group within the Department of Political Science that is dedicated to research and teaching in the field of European integration. It has specialized in problem-oriented basic research regarding different EU policy areas and their comparison.

Starting date from September 1st, 2025; Duration of the limited contract for 4 months (December 31st, 2025); Deadline for applications on July 18th, 2025.

Your Future Tasks:

Active support in research, teaching and administration in the field of EU research ( Prof. Dr. Gerda Falkner ). This includes mainly:

• support of scientific research
• editing daily news for a media protocol
• summarising books and articles
• assistance with the preparation and execution of events
• assistance with administrative tasks
• picking up books from the libraries
• maintenance of an Endnote library

What We Expect:

o currently studying political science (bachelor or master) or a related study branch - your master graduation may only happen towards the end of your employment

• ideally with a focus on the European Union
• interest in European Integration and digitalisation
• plans to keep studying at the University of Vienna for at least another year
• good competence in German (level B2 or C1)
• excellent competence in English (level C1 or C2)
• familiarity with MS Office
• high ability to communicate and very good social skills
• exactitude
• flexibility
• autonomy on instructed tasks

What We Offer:

Work-life balance: You have fixed working hours, compatible with your courses (with a certain amount of flexibility upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training: Opportunity to widen and deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

Your salary as a student assistant will be EUR 944.72 (before taxes, per month) for 14 hours working load.

It is that easy to apply:

o Letter of motivation (in English or German)

• CV (including a list of completed courses on the European Union)
• Current Transcript of Records (Sammelzeugnis)
• Eligible candidates will be invited to an assessment at our Centre.
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If you have any questions, please contact:

Florian Sowa

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity . We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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