About the opportunity
The University of Vienna invites applications for a predoctoral university assistant position (Universitaetsassistent*in Praedoc) within the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, specifically at the Department of English and American Studies (Team Prof. Dr. Huettner). The position starts on October 1, 2026, with an initial duration of 1.5 years that automatically extends to 4 years total unless a non-extension declaration is issued within the first 12 months. The successful candidate will engage in research, teaching, and institutional administration while pursuing a doctoral degree in academic or bilingual disciplinary literacies from an educational linguistics perspective.
Salary and benefits
- Fair salary with a base gross monthly salary of EUR 3,776.10 (based on full-time employment, which may increase based on recognized prior professional experience)
- Work-life balance options including the possibility to work 20% of working hours in home office
- An inspiring working climate within an international team with excellent research infrastructure
- Good public transport accessibility for the workplace
- Ongoing opportunities for internal professional development and coaching
Who can apply?
- Completed Magister, Master of Education (MEd), or Master of Arts (MA) degree in Teacher Education with a major in English (UF Englisch) or a comparable degree
- High level of written and oral expression
- Very good spoken and written English language skills
- Basic computer application skills
- Strong team orientation
- Desirable qualifications include good knowledge of English language teaching research, willingness to conceptualize and execute a dissertation project in academic or bilingual disciplinary literacies, experience with empirical classroom research methods, teaching experience, experience with online and digitally supported learning, knowledge of the Austrian school system and university structures, and solid German language skills or the willingness to acquire them
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Short description of the dissertation project
- Curriculum vitae
- Sample research paper, seminar paper, or master's thesis essay (with clear indication of whether and how AI-supported tools were used)
- Proof of teaching experience (if available)
- Degree certificates
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 20, 2026
- Position start date: October 1, 2026
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents in English
- Submit your application through the official University of Vienna job portal by clicking the 'Jetzt bewerben' (Apply Now) button
Additional information
- Employment scope is 30 hours per week (equivalent to a fractional workload under collective bargaining provisions)
- Classification according to collective agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
- Completion of a doctoral thesis agreement (Dissertationsvereinbarung) is expected within 12 months of appointment
- For content-related questions, contact Julia Huettner at julia.huettner@univie.ac.at
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates holding a Master's degree in English teacher education or a closely related field.
- Individuals with a strong interest in educational linguistics, academic literacies, or bilingualism.
- Applicants who enjoy a team-oriented environment and are comfortable with both research and institutional administration.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is for 30 hours per week, which is classified as a fractional workload.
- You must be prepared to commit to a dissertation project within the first year.
- While English is the primary language of the department, knowledge of German is desirable for navigating the Austrian school and university system.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is perfect for a doctoral candidate who wants to integrate into an established research team while gaining hands-on experience in the Austrian university system. It offers a clear path to degree completion within a supportive, international department.
Our take
Ideal for aspiring scholars in English language education; those who are not interested in teaching or administrative duties within a university setting should consider other options.
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