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The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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
University assistant predoctoral for South Slavic Literary and Cultural Studies
45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Job vacancy starting: 08/01/2026 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited contract until: 06/30/2027
Job ID: 5884
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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 research project in the field of South Slavic literary and cultural 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 ("") is to be filled on 1 August 2026. The position is limited to the duration of an employee's absence until 30 June 2027.
Your future tasks:
You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:
You are working on your dissertation and its completion.
You will be involved in research projects and scientific studies in the field of South Slavic literary and cultural studies.
You will contribute to publications / scientific articles / lectures.
Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by 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 Literature and Cultural Studies with a focus on Slavic Studies.
Proven interest in South Slavic studies.
Very good knowledge of German, English and BCS. Knowledge of other South Slavic languages and a broad interest in Slavic research 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
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 3.776.10 (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!
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:
Miranda Jakiša
[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 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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Application deadline: 07/10/2026
