University Assistant (Predoctoral)

University Assistant (Predoctoral)

University of Vienna

Austria

Deadline: Fri, 27 Feb 2026


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Job Description

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration in the research area of International Politics (Univ.­-Prof. Dr. Ulrich Brand), which means: 

  • Participation in research projects and grant applications;
  • Participation in publications / academic articles/presentations;
  • Participation in organising workshops, conferences, symposia;
  • We expect you to finalise your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months;
  • Participation in and independent teaching of courses within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement;
  • Supervision of students;
  • You take on administrative tasks in the department, teaching, and research administration.

This is part of your personality:

  • University Degree (Master, Diploma) in the study field Political Science or a similar discipline with a political science or related studies profile;
  • Professional competences in the field of International Relations and critical International Political Economy. Knowledge of (Global) Political Ecology is also desirable;
  • Interest in political education and its didactics, particularly in relation to geopolitics and the Imperial Mode of Living;
  • Methodological competence;
  • High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing;
  • Excellent command of written and spoken German and English, Spanish skills are advantageous;
  • IT user skills;
  • Ability to work in a team.

Desirable qualifications are:

  • Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning;
  • Knowledge of university processes and structures;
  • Basic experience in academic research.