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30 Faculty of Catholic Theology
Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2026 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited contract until: 03/31/2030
Job ID: 5728
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The unit ‘Church History’ has an international network and is a research-intensive department. We expect academic excellence and offer an inspiring and stimulating working environment, flexible working hours and excellent opportunities for professional development. As a postdoctoral university assistant, you will work in the research team together with Prof. Thomas Prügl in the Department of Church History.
Your responsibilities will include independent research in the field of church history, as well as assistance and support in teaching. We expect you to complete a further qualification thesis, combined with the acquisition of a teaching qualification (habilitation). In addition, you will support the Research focus of the Department.
The position will be available to be taken up on October 1, 2026 and is limited until March 31, 2030.
Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:
You will develop an independent research profil
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You will be involved in research projects and academic studie- s
You will prepare and complete a habilitation thesi- s
You will publish internationally and give lecture- s
You will independently hold courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreemen- t
You will be involved in student supervision and departmental administratio- n
Completion of basic studies and a doctorate in Catholic theolog
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We also require the following: excellent knowledge of German; very good knowledge of English, French and Italian, preferably demonstrated through experience abroa- d
Very good knowledge of church history; specialization is expected in the areas of Euro-pean church history, modern Catholicism, and the history of mentalities and spiritualit- y
University teaching skills, preferably evidenced by relevant certificates, and experience in independently delivering university-level teaching, including digital format- s
Very good knowledge of Latin, and a solid knowledge of Greek and Hebre- w
Experience in applying for and securing external fundin- g
Experience in the planning, organization and budgeting of academic conference- s
Publications in the field of church histor- y
Experience in university self-governanc- e
Further desirable qualities are:
Experience in student suppor
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Solid knowledge of Spanis- h
Knowledge of paleograph- y
Experience with innovative forms of digital communicatio- n
You will be part of a stimulating and challenging, internationally networked research tea
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A workplace in the heart of Vienna, with excellent public transport link- s
Opportunities for further training and developing your skill- s
A monthly salary of €5,014.30 (paid 14 times a year) – in addition, relevant professional experience may influence your pay grade and therefore your remuneration- .
Letter of motivation, including research interest
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Brief outline of the habilitation projec- t
Academic CV, including a list of publications, a list of courses taught, and lectures give- n
Degree certificates (in Theology and for the PhD); further documentation of proven skill- s
Thomas Prügl
[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: 06/30/2026
