Pablo de Olavide University

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 3,000 are responsible for a variety of administrative tasks and thus support excellent research and teaching. Are you looking for a meaningful professional position and work that positively impacts society, too? Do you like to organize and coordinate things? We are looking for a/an Organisationsassistent*in 50 Faculty of Life Sciences Startdate: 01.05.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IIIa Reference no.: 5098 If you love to organize and keep track of things, and if you prefer to do so in meaningful projects, then welcome to the team! Because we are searching for personalities who want to use their expertise to help answering the big questions of tomorrow. Your personal sphere of influence: As an Organisational Assistant, you will work with the two Doctoral Schools VDS CoBeNe (Cognition, Behaviour, Neuroscience) and VDSEE (Ecology and Evolution). You will serve as a primary point of contact for prospective applicants, members, relevant service units of the University of Vienna, and external cooperation partners. The position requires maintaining an overview of the doctoral school programmes, the supervisors and doctoral candidates across different departments and faculties of the University of Vienna, as well as their research laboratories. Your future tasks: Participation in the administration of PhD call advertisements and selection/admission procedures Ensuring effective information exchange between the Steering Committee, the non-academic management of VDS CoBeNe and VDSEE, Principal Investigators, and PhD candidates Participation in the organisation of public lectures, workshops, symposia, retreats, and other events Documentation of Doctoral School activities and continuous maintenance of the relevant data Support in the monitoring of PhD candidates Maintenance and administration of the Doctoral Schools’ web presence, as well as involvement in newsletter and social media activities This is part of your personality: Several years of professional experience in office management (preferably in a scientific/university context) Graduation from a general/vocational middle or higher school, or an apprenticeship including relevant practice in office management Excellent MS Office skills (especially Excel and Power Point). Experience in dealing with content management systems (e.g. Typo 3) & social media Fluency in English (B2 level or higher), basic knowledge of German is an advantage Experience with SAP is an advantage Working style: You like to work independently and in a structured manner, you are service-oriented and you like to find solutions. You are a team player and have high social and communicative skills. What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, partial remote work is possible upon agreement. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a committed team with diverse university backgrounds in a relaxed work environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training: 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 2.759,2 (full-time) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It’s that easy to apply: With your CV / letter of motivation Leaving certificate Via our job portal / apply button If you have any content questions, please contact: Ursula Gerber ursula.gerber@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. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 04/04/2026 Administration & Organization

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role This role sits within the Surrey Academy for Blockchain and Metaverse Applications and supports the delivery of research, funding, and industry engagement activity across emerging technology areas. You will work closely with academic leads and external partners to support funding applications, research coordination, and project delivery. The role is hands-on and suits someone who is organised, curious, and comfortable working across multiple workstreams. Key aspects of the role include: Identifying and tracking relevant research and innovation funding opportunities Supporting preparation of grant applications, including impact, alignment, and compliance sections Coordinating research documentation such as whitepapers, technical notes, and supporting materials Supporting journal submission and academic publication processes Mapping industry ecosystems, partners, and stakeholders in AI, blockchain, immersive and creative technologies Coordinating activity between academics, industry collaborators, and internal teams Maintaining clear records, timelines, and project documentation This is a part-time role (0.3 FTE/10.8 hours per week) available on a fixed term basis until 31 August 2026. About you You are organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail. You are comfortable working with written material and communicating with a range of stakeholders. You will have: Strong organisational and coordination skills Good written communication skills Ability to manage deadlines and follow structured processes Confidence working with documentation and data An interest in research, innovation, or emerging technologies How to apply Please apply via the University of Surrey website by submitting your CV and a cover letter. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. Please note the University is closed 2nd - 8th April inclusive. Further details Job Description

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 University assistant predoctoral at the Department of Communication 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 5316 There are many good reasons to want to do research and teach at the University of Vienna. And one reason why around 7,500 academic staff members chose this university before you. They see themselves as people who need room for their curiosity and their continuous ambition in order to succeed in academic work. Do you feel the same? Welcome to our team! Your personal sphere of influence: Two predoctoral university assistant positions within the research team of Professor Folker Hanusch are currently vacant. The positions are situated within the Journalism Studies Center at the Department of Communication, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Vienna. The JSC has built a very good reputation in journalism studies over the past ten years, which is characterized by evidence-based work on a range of transformative developments in journalism at an international and national level. The Journalism Studies Center’s current research agenda focuses on 1) the comparative analysis of journalism cultures, 2) the influence of peripheral actors on journalism, 3) the audience expectations of news and trust in journalism, 4) diversity and activism in journalism, and 5) the role of subfields like lifestyle journalism, indigenous journalism, participative and constructive journalism. Interest in one or more of these areas, or in related topics, is an advantage for an application, but at a minimum a clear interest in journalism studies should exist. The team currently consists, in addition to the professorship, of one tenure-track professor, one senior lecturer position, one postdoctoral researcher, two prae-docs, one student assistant, and one administrative staff member. What characterizes us as a team is a highly collegial way of working, curiosity about new phenomena in journalism studies, and a commitment to internationally excellent research. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means: You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of journalism studies. You contribute to the organization of meetings, conferences, and symposia and support project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding. You publish in academic journals, and present the results at relevant (international) conferences. You work on your dissertation and its completion in the area of journalism studies under the supervision of Professor Folker Hanusch. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. You teach courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration. This is part of your personality: You have obtained a completed MA / Magister degree in Communication and Journalism Studies or a related discipline. Interest in one or more of the research areas mentioned above is an advantage. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods in journalism studies. Competence in data analysis; familiarity with SPSS, R and/or MAXQDA is an advantage. First experience in academic writing and possibly publishing Didactic competencies / experience in e-learning Excellent English skills (C1) You are a team player with strong social and communication skills Knowledge of university processes and structures is an advantage, as is an internationally-oriented academic approach. What we offer: Inspiring working atmosphere: You are are part of an internationally-oriented team with outstanding research infrastructure and comfortable 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. 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. Fair salary: The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position to an extent of 75% currently (2026) is € 2.832,08 (based on a full-time equivalent of € 3.776,10) in salary group B1 and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of four years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With a letter of intent (max. 2 pages) With your academic CV/list of publications With a summary of your research interests/dissertation proposal outline (max. 2 pages) Master Degree / Diploma including transcript of records Letters of reference or contact details of two referees Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Folker Hanusch folker.hanusch@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. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. 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