University Assistant postdoctoral

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together! We would be happy to welcome you in our team until 31.10.2032.

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future position will be at the Institute for European and Comparative Linguistics and Literature, in the Department of Comparative Literature. This department is distinguished by its excellent research in the fields of memory studies, world literature, ecological research in literary and cultural studies, as well as intermedial and interdisciplinary narrative studies.

The Department of Comparative Literature supervises approximately one thousand students and is actively engaged in research, teaching, and the communication of scholarship through European and international exchange. It operates at the intersection of languages and literary forms and examines the role of literature and poetic forms —even beyond the arts in the narrower sense—for the present, the past, and the future.

Your future tasks:

You will actively participate in research, teaching, and administration, which means:

• Development of an independent research profile in the field of comparative cultural studies, with a focus on the environmental humanities or the field of literature and knowledge.


• Contribution to research projects and scholarly studies in the fields of applied comparative studies, digital humanities, and literary theory.


• You will publish internationally and give presentations.


• Application for projects and secure external funding.


• Preparation and completion of a habilitation thesis ready for publication.


•  You will independently teach courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.


• Supervision of your students’ theses.


• Performance of administrative tasks related to research and teaching.


• Active involvment in building a scientific communication network for comparative literature projects.

This is part of your personality: 

• Completed doctoral/PhD degree in General and Comparative Literature, Philology, or Cultural Studies


• Outstanding dissertation demonstrating proven expertise in literary studies or literary theory


• Research competence and initiative demonstrated through international publications in peer-reviewed journal


•  Experience in research management 


• Teaching skills / experience in e-learning


• IT skills (e.g., website development, database maintenance)

The following traits and skills would be a welcomed addition:

• Knowledge and experience in the field of science communication


• Experience living abroad


• Experience in advising students


• Excellent English skills (C1) / knowledge of at least one other foreign language


• Team player with strong social and communication skills

What we offer:

That's how easy it is to apply:

• Submit your academic resume / letter of intent


• Submit your list of publications


• Submit a summary of your main research areas (max. 1 page)


• Contact details of references


• Proof of completion of your doctoral/PhD program


• Via our job portal / “Apply Now” button