Jobs in research and teaching
Teaching and research are the core tasks of the University of Vienna.
In the quest for academic excellence, our research and teaching staff address with curiosity and responsibility the most urgent questions of our time and make a significant contribution to society. They conduct research, create new knowledge and pass this expertise on to the coming generations.
Here you will find an overview of vacancies in research and teaching – from entry-level opportunities such as teaching assistants to pre-doc and post-doc jobs all the way through to tenure track positions and professorships.
Work | Study - Start your career
Gather work experience in academia while studying | Possible up to MA degree level
Predoctoral
After completing your MA | Combine your first steps in the world of academia with a doctoral thesis
Postdoctoral
After completing your doctorate | Develop your own research portfolio and work in research projects
(Senior) Lecturer | Scientists
In-depth research and teaching | Main focus on either research or teaching
Tenure Track
Career path for outstanding early stage researchers post-doc | 6-year contract with qualification agreement | followed by tenure as an associate professor with perspective of qualifying as a university professor
Professorships
Independent research, teaching, leadership of a working group | Contract professorship | Visiting professorship | University professorship
The video has been loaded and can be found below on the page.Working as university assistant predoctoral
Leonard L. shares the research question he is exploring as part of his doctoral studies and highlights the significance of exchanging ideas with colleagues and students.
The video has been loaded and can be found below on the page.Working as university assistant postdoctoral
Sari N. offers insights into the research questions she is currently investigating as a postdoctoral researcher and shares the motivations and passions that fuel her scientific endeavors.
The video has been loaded and can be found below on the page.Working as tenure track professor
Anja C. discusses the significance of science in her life and reflects on what the concept of "continuous challenge" in her research entails for her as a tenure-track professor.
The video has been loaded and can be found below on the page.Working as professor
Matthias H. emphasizes that his work is dedicated to conducting internationally recognized research and fostering the education of the next generation of students and researchers.
Do you want to join us to work on the questions of tomorrow?
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