University Assistant postdoctoral at University of Vienna

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Psychology at the University of Vienna is hiring a postdoctoral University Assistant to work with the new Professorship of Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research. The successful candidate will contribute to research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy, the integration of AI (such as chatbots and voicebots) in therapeutic settings, and evidence-based practice. The role involves active participation in research, teaching, and administration, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals, applying for third-party funding, and supervising students. The university promotes open and reproducible science and offers a supportive, interdisciplinary environment with opportunities for professional development and access to over 600 internal training courses.

Salary and benefits

• Basic salary of EUR 5,014.30 (paid 14 times per year), with potential increases based on professional experience
• Flexible working hours with remote/hybrid options available upon agreement
• Access to over 600 free internal training and coaching courses
• Support for professional development and research profile refinement
• Excellent research infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
• Good public transport accessibility

Who can apply?

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in psychology or a related field
• Experience in research projects on human-AI interaction, preferably in a therapeutic context
• In-depth knowledge of AI, LLM, and Conversational AI (e.g., chatbots, voicebots, AI avatars)
• In-depth knowledge of advanced statistical methods, such as multilevel modeling
• Proven research competence demonstrated by international peer-reviewed publications
• Excellent written and spoken English and German skills (C1 level)
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team with leadership skills

Required documents

• Letter of motivation
• Outline of a planned research project (max. two pages)
• Academic CV in tabular form (including list of publications and list of courses/lectures given)
• PDF attachments of publications and awards/prizes (if applicable)
• Contact details of at least two references
• Degree certificates and official notifications

When to apply

• Application deadline: 2026-09-30

How to apply

• Prepare all required documents in English or German
• Submit the application via the official University of Vienna job portal using the 'Apply now' button

Additional information

• The position is a fixed-term contract for three years, with the possibility of extension to six years by mutual agreement.
• Working hours are 40 hours per week.
• The university has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and encourages qualified women to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in academic staff.
• Desirable qualifications include experience with innovative study designs, knowledge of programming languages, psychotherapy training, clinical work experience, and knowledge of psychophysiology.