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60 Centre for Teacher Education
Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2026 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited contract until: 12/19/2026
Job ID: 5626
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 Centre for Teacher Education at the University of Vienna is home to the Austrian Educational Competence Centre Biology (AECC Biology). The centre conducts scientific research in the field of teaching and learning of Biology. Through innovative, practice-oriented national and international research, teaching and development projects we contribute to the advancement of biology education in schools and other educational institutions. We aim to use the results of our research to derive evidence-based recommendations for school practice, education policy, and the initial and continuing professional development of biology teachers. The current research foci of our team are education for sustainable development (ESD), environmental education, climate change education and biodiversity education, as well as scientific inquiry, particularly experimental skills and understanding the nature of science (NOS).
At AECC Biology, you can expect to work with a team of highly engaged researchers. We offer innovative state-of-the-art research projects and interdisciplinary collaborations. The position is to be filled as of September 1, 2026 for the duration of the absence of an employee.
Your primary area of responsibility is the further establishment and management of the research at the AECC Biology. The tasks include research support, funding acquisition, engagement in third-mission, administrative and organizational activities, as well as the management of the two research facilities Teaching-and-Learning-Laboratory and Bee.Ed.
You build up an independent research profil
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You are involved in current and future research projects and scientific studies in the area of the AECC Biolog- y
You publish internationally and give lecture- s
You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
You support the supervision of early career scientists (pre-doc) of the AECC Biology and supervise your students in writing master's and bachelor's these- s
You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance- .
You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration- .
Completed doctorate/PhD studies in the field of biology educatio
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Outstanding dissertatio- n
Postdoctoral research experience
Proven research expertise and initiative in the field of biology education through international publications in renowned peer-relevant medi- a
Interest in research in the field of education for sustainable development, environmental education or climate change educatio- n
Experience and knowledge in teaching Biology, e.g. teaching at school or non-formal learning settings such as museums or as part of citizen science project- s
Experience in supervising students (BEd, MEd, PhD- )
Excellent knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods of empirical social science/educational psychology/teaching and learning researc- h
Experience in research management and in leading project staf- f
High level of written and oral communication skills in German and Englis- h
Cooperative team player with high social/communication skills, reliable and responsibl- e
Desirable:
Research experience in the field of Education for Sustainable Development, Environmental Education or Climate Change Educatio
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Knowledge of university processes and structure- s
Experience in interdisciplinary researc- h
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 4,932,90 (§48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (Post-Doc, 14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!
- Motivation letter, incl. research interest
- Curriculum vitae, incl. list of publications, conference contributions and third-party fundings (if applicable)
- List of teaching experience and evaluations (if applicable)
- Confirmation of your completed PhD studies (incl. marks)
- Two samples of an independent scientific work (e.g., a scientific article)
- Via our job portal/ Apply now - button
Martin Hopf
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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: 06/10/2026
