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39 Faculty of Computer Science
Job vacancy starting: 08/01/2026 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited contract until: 07/31/2032
Job ID: 5682
The position can be filled either as a full-time position (40 hours) or split into two part-time positions (20 hours each).
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!
The position is based in the newly established "Computer Science Education Group" (CSEG) within the Chair of "Didactics of Computer Science", headed by Mag. Dr.techn. Bernhard Standl, as part of the EDEN research group at the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of Vienna. The research focuses on the empirical investigation of teaching and learning processes in computer science education related to computational concepts and ways of thinking, particularly computational thinking, algorithms and modeling, programming, data and data-driven systems, as well as AI literacy in school and university contexts. A central component is the Computer Science Teaching and Learning Lab. There, computer science education teaching-learning designs are developed, tested, empirically investigated and refined in collaboration with students, teachers and schools. The postdoctoral position is designed as a research-intensive career-building role and offers the opportunity to further develop an independent research profile in computer science education, contribute to the design of externally funded projects and actively help build the research group.
Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which specifically means:
You further develop your independent research profile in the field of computer science education and enhance your international academic visibility
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You play a central role in the establishment, operational coordination and strategic development of the CSEG- .
You design, coordinate and lead empirical studies on computer science teaching and learning processes in the Computer Science Teaching and Learning Lab in schools and in university settings related to teacher education- .
You conduct research on computational thinking, instructional design for teaching and learning fundamental concepts in computer science, algorithms and modeling, programming, data and data-driven systems or AI literacy- .
You support pre-doctoral candidates as well as bachelor’s and master’s students with research designs, data collection, analysis and publication projects- .
You publish in internationally recognized journals and play a leading role in the development, submission and coordination of competitive third-party funded projects- .
You teach in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement and perform collaborative and administrative tasks within the research group, particularly with schools, the Center for Teacher Education, universities of education and other partners- .
You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance- .
Completed doctoral/PhD degree in computer science education, computer science or a related field with a clear focus on computer science or computer science teaching and learning processes
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A demonstrated interest in computer science education, fundamental concepts of computer science, computational thinking, AI literacy and teacher education- .
Experience with empirical research methods- .
Ability to conduct independent academic work and develop a visible research profile- .
Publication experience or strong potential for international academic publications- .
Excellent written and spoken English skills, as well as German language skills sufficient for work in school and teacher education contexts or a willingness to develop these skills promptly- .
Ability to work in a team, strong communication skills, initiative and enthusiasm for building a new research group- .
Desirable qualifications include:
Research experience in one or more of the aforementioned areas
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Experience in school-related research or teacher education- .
Experience with design-based research, intervention studies, videography, interaction analysis, qualitative content analysis, statistical data analysis or comparable methodological approaches- .
Experience in securing external funding or in collaborating on externally funded projects- .
Teaching experience in a university setting, as well as experience supervising or co-supervising student theses- .
Interest in knowledge transfer activities, science communication and collaboration with schools and other stakeholders in the education system- .
Project management skills and organizational experience- .
Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible 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 (full-time basis) (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!
With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of inten
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With a list of your publications and teaching experienc- e
A cover letter (max. 1 page) including a brief research proposal / research statement (approx. 1–2 pages- )
A selected academic publication or another relevant writing sampl- e
Proof of completion of a doctoral/PhD progra- m
If available: Proof of teaching experience, externally funded projects or school-related research activitie- s
Via our job portal / Apply now - butto- n
Bernhard Standl
[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: 06/15/2026
