Organisation/Company Universität Wien Research Field Philosophy » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- 00:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ... Senior Scientist 45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies

Working hours
40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Reference no.: 5226 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together Your future position is at the Department for Slavic Studies, one of the world’s largest research and teaching centres for Slavic languages, literatures and cultures. The institute represents all East, South and West Slavic languages and literatures in teaching and research.



The vacant position is to be filled as soon as possible for a period of one year with the option to extend the employment relationship for an indefinite period. Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:
- Establishment of a digital Slavic teaching and research platform that is located in the interdisciplinary field of didactics, linguistics, literature and cultural studies and whose goal is to develop digital didactic formats for learners to learn Slavic languages as a foreign and minority language.
- You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching and are willing to take on functions within the framework of university self-administration.
- You publish internationally and give lectures.
- You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
- You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance. This is part of your personality:
- Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Slavic Studies
- Excellent dissertation in the field of Slavic linguistics, literature and cultural studies or Slavic didactics




- Digital skills in research, teaching and administration (e.g. Office, Databases, Web design)
- Experience in university self-administration as well as in research management and in the management of project staff is desired
- Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
- Experience in research management and in leading project staff
- Didactic skills and experience in e-learning
- Very good knowledge of German and English as well as at least one Slavic language, both written and spoken
- Team player and high social/communicative skills Additional Information

What we offer
- Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy adaptable

working hours
, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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.
- Fixed-term contract and fair

salary:
The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral) for a period of sic years increases, if we can credit professional experience.
- Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team

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