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The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for more than 10,000 employees, of whom around 7,500 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral

40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies

Cast: from 01.10.2026 | Hours: 30.00 | Classification KV: §48 VwGr. B1 Basic Level (praedoc)

Fixed-term contract: 3 years

Digit ID: 5914

There are many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna. And why around 7,500 academic staff members before you chose this university. They see themselves as personalities who need scope for their curiosity and their continuous aspirations in order to be scientifically successful. Do you need that too? Welcome to our team!

Your personal scope:
As a university assistant praedoc at the Department of Economic and Social History, you will do research and teaching in the field of economic history of the 19th and 20th centuries and participate in the research cluster of the faculty and the doctoral school ("Economy and Society from a Historical-Cultural Studies Perspective").

This is what you do in concrete terms:
You will be actively involved in research, teaching and administration, which means:

• Independent teaching (to the extent of the provisions of the collective agreement) at the BA and MA level
• Participation in events and programmes in the field of economic and social history of the 19th and 20th centuries as well as in university administrative tasks
• Further academic qualification (dissertation, publications, conference participation, etc. ) is envisaged
• We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12–18 months

This is part of your personality:

• Completed master's degree in history
• Well-founded, verifiable knowledge of economic and social history
• Dissertation project in the field of economic history of the 19th and 20th centuries, preferably on a topic of financial history
• Knowledge of economic concepts and methods or willingness to acquire this knowledge
• Organizational competence and willingness to work in the field of economic and social history of the 19th and 20th centuries
• Ability and willingness to communicate research results to the public
• Communication and teamwork skills

What we offer:
Model 3:
The duration of the contract for employment is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not submit a declaration of non-renewal within the first 12 months.

Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can also work remotely to some extent.
Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure in a relaxed working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal training and coaching: We offer you the opportunity to expand and deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,776.13 (on a full-time basis, gross) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We are happy about every additional personality in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• Letter of motivation incl. concept (3-5 pages) for a dissertation project in the field of economic history of the 19th and 20th centuries
• Academic curriculum vitae
• List of publications and proof of teaching experience (if available)
• Certificate of degree
• Via our job portal/Apply now button

If you have any content questions, please contact:
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Clemens Jobst (clemens.jobst@univie.ac.at)

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: 15.07.2026