University assistant predoctoral

Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

The Department of German at the University of Vienna is the largest academic center covering all fields relating to the German language and German-language literatures. The core areas are Modern German Literature, Medieval German Language and Literature, Germanic Linguistics, German as a Foreign and Second Language, and German Teaching  Methodoloy. In addition, the areas of Gender studies, Cultural Studies, Literary Theory, and Literature for Children and Young Adults are well established. More than 5000 students are enrolled. 
 

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a University assistant predoctoral, you will work in a young research team and will be able to focus your research on German linguistics. Our research focuses on the phenomena of language variation and language change in the past and present. The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the emmployment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You will contribute to our various research activities and scientific studies. This includes contributing to  language data collection and analysis as well as publications of research results and other dissemination activities (talks, media contributions, conferences, etc.)
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You will work on your dissertation (in the field of German linguistics with a focus on variationist linguistics /dialectology or language contact or German in the early modern period).
• You will independently teach courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement.
• You will take over administrative tasks in research & teaching. 

This is part of your personality:

• Completed degree (diploma, MA, teacher training) in German philology (with a focus on German linguistics)
• Research focus (evidenced by theses, previous publications, project experience, (planned) dissertation project) in the field of German linguistics with a focus on variationist linguistics /dialectology or language contact or German in the early modern period 
• Experience with the collection, processing, and analysis of (oral) language data
• Experience in scientific writing and research methods in the field of German linguistics 
• Didactic skills / experience in university teaching
• Very good German skills/ very good English skills 
• You are a team player with high social/communicative skills

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). 

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae and letter of intent
• With a summary of your research interests and your dissertation concept (max. 4 pages)
• Notification of completed master´s /diploma studies, diploma certificates
• If available: List of publications, proof of teaching experience & evaluation
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button