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University assistant predoctoral for Western Slavonic Studies

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies

Job vacancy starting: 11/01/2025 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until: 10/31/2029

Job ID: 4530

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your place of work:

The Department of Slavonic Studies is looking for a PhD student with a linguistic research project in the field of West Slavic Studies with a focus on Bohemian and/or Slovak Studies. We offer you the opportunity to pursue your dissertation project intensively at the largest German-speaking Department of Slavonic Studies, to gain initial teaching experience and to conduct independent research in a stimulating environment.

The advertised position of a university assistant ("prae doc") is to be filled on 1 November 2025. The advertisement is for 4 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 4 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are working on your dissertation and its completion. We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You will be involved in research projects and scientific studies in the field of Bohemian and/or Slovak studies.
• You will contribute to publications / scientific articles / lectures.
• You hold courses independently to the extent of the provisions of the collective agreement.
• You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
• You will support the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia and student support.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's/Diploma degree in Slavic Studies with a focus on Bohemian and/or Slovak Studies.
• Proven interest in West Slavic studies.
• Very good knowledge of German, English, Czech and/or Slovak, both written and spoken. Knowledge of other Slavic languages and a broad interest in Slavic studies are an advantage.
• Organizational skills
• Communication talent and ability to work in a team
• IT user knowledge

Also desirable are

• International experience
• Experience with online and digitally supported learning
• Knowledge of university processes and structures, experience in university self-administration
• Basic knowledge of other Slavic languages as well as non-Slavic foreign languages

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.

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 & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.714.80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

It is that easy to apply:

• With your academic CV and letter of motivation
• With a summary of your research interests/dissertation concept (max. 2 pages; if possible including time and work plan)
• Notification of completed Master's/Diploma studies
• List of publications, teaching experience (if available)
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If you have any questions, please contact:

Stefan-Michael Newerkla

stefan.newerkla@univie.ac.at

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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