The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an


**University assistant predoctoral**
**60 Centre for Teacher Education**
**Startdate:**
01.07.2026 |
**Working hours:**
30 |
**Collective bargaining agreement:**

- 48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 14.06.2030 Reference no.: 5522

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!


**Your Personal Sphere Of Influence**
The advertised position is located at the Center for Teacher Education and situated within the field of School Pedagogy, with a focus on secondary level education. As a University Assistant Praedoc, you will join the research team led by Prof. Nele Kampa


**Your Future Tasks**
**You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:**

- Development and expansion of an independent research profile
- Participation in a research project on pre-service teachers who work in schools
- Working on your dissertation and its completion
- Contribution to research, teaching, and institutional administration
- Student supervision
- Independent delivery of courses in accordance with collective agreement regulations

**This Is Part Of Your Personality**

- Completed master’s or diploma degree in teacher education, pedagogy/education, educational sciences, empirical educational research, or related disciplines with a focus on education (e.g., psychology or sociology).
- Initial experience in academic writing
- Basic knowledge of quantitative research methods (e.g., R, MPlus, JASP)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German
- Very good proficiency in English, both spoken and written
- Proficiency in IT applications
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Didactic skills
- Basic knowledge of qualitative methods.

**What We Offer**
**Work-life balance:**
Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.


**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 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 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.


**Equal opportunities for all:**
We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!


**Duration of contract:**
The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to
**4 years**
if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.


**It Is That Easy To Apply**

- With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
- With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. X p.)
- Master Degree / Diploma
- Via our job portal / Apply now - button

**If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact**
Nele Kampa


nele.kampa@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.


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**Application deadline:**
06/03/2026


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