At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700 of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an
40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2026 | Working hours: 20,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited contract until: 09/30/2030
Job ID: 5635
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!
As one of Europe’s largest research institutions, the University of Vienna offers an exceptionally broad range of disciplines and, as a result, an outstanding infrastructure for research in the humanities
For two University Assistant Plus (praedoc) positions in the field of archival science and one University Assistant Plus (praedoc) position in the field of Austrian history (from the Middle Ages to the 20th century), we are looking for innovative and critical researchers who are currently employed at an Austrian archive and can reduce their work obligations for the duration of their dissertation (four years). You will pursue your doctorate at the University of Vienna as part of the Archival Science or Austrian History research group at the Institute for Austrian Historical Research, working closely with colleagues in Austria and with international research networks.
This call for applications is specifically aimed at archivists who, with a 20-hour-per-week position at the University of Vienna, can complete their doctorate within four years.
The contract term for employment is four years. Initially limited to one and a half years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to four years unless the employer issues a notice of non-renewal within the first twelve months.
You will actively participate in research and teaching. Your main responsibilities include:
- Drafting, researching, and completing a dissertation, which includes signing a dissertation agreement with the faculty within the first twelve months
- Developing an independent teaching and research profile
- Helping to organize conferences, symposia, and workshops
- Independently teaching courses totaling a maximum of 6 SWS spread over 4 years, including examination duties and student advising
- You are employed as an archivist in an Austrian archive in the higher archival service (Höherer Archivdienst) and your employer is willing to reduce your working hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week (with a corresponding reduction in pay)
- You have completed a master’s degree in “Auxiliary Historical Sciences and Archival Science” prior to starting the position, preferably with a focus on archival science
- You have a planned dissertation project on a topic in the field of archival science or Austrian history and are pursuing a doctorate under the supervision of a team or with the support of a Thesis Advisory Committee
- You are a team player and are interested in actively participating in the life of the institute
Preference will be given to candidates who have already been admitted to a doctoral program at the university and are members of the Doctoral School in Historical and Cultural Studies, or who are already conducting research on a relevant topic, or who, through their work in an archive, are familiar with relevant topics, research questions, or collections
- A part time position (20 hours per week)
- The start date is October 1, 2026
- The contract term is 4 years
- The base salary of EUR 3.776,10 per month (on full-time basis) (paid 14 times a year) for a period of four years may increase if we can take professional experience into account. Relevant work experience and marital status may influence the actual salary. Contributions include health insurance, social security, and pension plan
- The work location is Vienna; a workspace will be provided
Applications must include
- a cover letter/statement of purpose
- a brief description of the dissertation project (3–4 pages plus a list of sources and references)
- a resume
- degree certificates in digital form
- from your current employer: a letter of employment and a letter of intent regarding a possible reduction in working hours for four years
Peter Becker
[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: 06/28/2026
