The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 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
60 Centre for Teacher Education
Job vacancy starting: 11/01/2026 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited contract until:
Job ID: 5670
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!
With 27 subjects, one specialization and over 12,000 students enrolled in teacher education programmes the University of Vienna is the biggest teacher education institution in Austria. In cooperation with the partner organizations of the 'Verbund Nord-Ost' we aim to strengthen and further develop the quality of research and teaching in the field of teacher education. The Austrian Educational Competence Centre Physics does research on teaching and learning of physics. In innovative and school-relevent research and development projects we try to enhance physics teaching.
The position of a university assistant (“”) is to be filled at the Austrian Educational Competence Centre Physics. The announcement is made for four years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.
The Austrian Educational Competence Centre Physics focuses, from an academic perspective, on the teaching and learning of physics. Through innovative and practice-oriented research and development projects, we contribute to the further development of physics education. As a praedoc university assistant, you will play an active role in research, teaching and administration. In addition to supervising students, you will work on your doctoral thesis and its completion.
You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:
- Participation in research projects
- Participation in publications/ presentations
- We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.
- Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
- Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration
- Interest on physics education research and development
- Masters' or teachers' degree in physics, didactical competencies
- Excellent command of written and spoken German and English
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team
If possible teaching experiences in schools and knowledge of subject didactics methodologies.
Desirable qualifications are:
- Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Experience abroad and Basic experience in research methods and academic writing
Duration of employment: 4 years
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 3.776,10 (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!
- Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Degree certificates
Via our job portal/ Apply now - butto
Martin Hopf
[email protected]
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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
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Application deadline: 06/08/2026
