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University Assistant postdoctoral 

30 Faculty of Catholic Theology 

Job vacancy starting: 06/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 05/31/2031

Job ID: 3838

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 academic minds have found a unique blend of freedom and support. Join us if you're driven by a passion for top-notch international research and scientific excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Welcome aboard!

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future workplace will be in the research field of Theological Ethics at the Institute for Systematic Theology and Ethics at the Faculty of Catholic Theology. Our approach to ethical issues is characterised by interdisciplinary and international cooperation with a focus on fundamental questions of theological ethics and its history as well as ecumenical ethics, medical and bioethics as well as intercultural and interreligious ethics. You contribute to strengthening the ethical areas of sustainability, creation ethics and the ecological transformation of society in our team and to promoting networking in this field.

This position is limited until May 31, 2031. 

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:
•    You build up an independent research profile in the field of ecological ethics.
•    You are involved in research projects.
•    You publish internationally and give lectures.
•    You support the acquisition of third-party funded projects.
•    You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
•    You write a habilitation thesis.
•    You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (4 semester hours per week).
•    You supervise junior researchers and students.
•    You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
•    You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
•    You support our international networks.

Minimum requirement profile: 

• Completed studies in Theology and a doctorate/PhD in Catholic Theology in the field of Moral Theology/Ethics or a related discipline
• Relevant scientific publications 
• Work experience in a university context: knowledge of university organizational procedures and structures as well as university teaching experience
• Demonstrable interest in issues relating to the subject area
• Interest in interdisciplinary work, intercultural openness, team player, social and communication skills
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
• Advanced IT user skills 
• High level of written and oral fluency in German
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
   

Additional qualification:

• Experience in participating in research projects as well as independent publication activity (in journals and recognized publishing houses) in the field of Ethics/Theological Ethics
• International lecturing and publishing activities

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid (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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 4 years increases if we can credit professional experience in accordance with legal requirements.

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

It is that easy to apply:

• With your letter of motivation
• With your scientific curriculum vitae incl. list of publications, list of lecturing activities, description of experience in the field of science management
• With a description of your research interests and research plans
• With a draft of a further development of the topic "Sustainability" 
• Contact details of persons who could provide referece letters
• Doctoral Degree
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Sigrid Müller  

sigrid.mueller@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 04/10/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)