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At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ... University Assistant postdoctoral 45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies Startdate: 01.05.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 30.04.2032 Reference no.: 5326 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! Your area of responsibility As a postdoctoral university assistant (40 hours, full-time), you will work in research, teaching and administration at the Department of Near Eastern Studies of the University of Vienna. As a center for the study of the Near and Middle East, including North Africa, the Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Vienna is not only the only institution of its kind in Austria, but also one of the largest such centers in Central Europe. Our research and teaching focuses on Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Arabic and Islamic Studies, as well as Turkish and Ottoman Studies. The Department of Near Eastern Studies is part of the Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies of the University of Vienna. Through numerous research collaborations with academic institutions worldwide, the department is well connected internationally. Staff and students appreciate the diversity of subjects taught, the interdisciplinary outlook, as well as the international and collegial nature of exchange at our department. Your responsibilities will include supporting the Chair of Cultural and Intellectual History of the Islamic World in research and teaching, including student supervision and participation in administrative duties at the department. You will be expected to teach independently and to establish and develop an independent research profile in the field of cultural and intellectual history of the Islamic world. Your future tasks: You will actively participate in research, teaching and departmental administration. This means: Supporting the Chair in Cultural and Intellectual history of the Islamic World. Developing an independent research profile in the field of Cultural and Intellectual history of the Islamic World. International publication and lecturing activities. Participation in the FWF Cluster of Excellence ‘EurAsian Transformations’. Supporting the acquisition of third-party funding. Preparing a habilitation in the field of Cultural and Intellectual history of the Islamic world. Preparing and carrying out teaching duties (in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement of the university scientific staff). Supervising students. Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance. Administrative tasks in research and teaching. This is part of your personality: Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Islamic Studies or a related discipline with a focus on Islamic cultural or intellectual history Excellent knowledge of Arabic, as well as knowledge of another language (e.g. Persian, Turkish) Outstanding dissertation Research focus on the religious, cultural and intellectual history of the pre-modern Islamic world Research expertise, as demonstrated through international (peer-reviewed) publications & independent research initiatives Experience in research management Experience in organising workshops, conferences and lecture series Experience in independent teaching; excellent teaching skills Excellent English skills; a high level of written and oral communication skills Good German skills, or a commitment to achieve B2 level German within three years of the start date  What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible 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. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With your cover letter (max. 2 pages) With your curriculum vitae With your list of publications With a summary of research interests and a short description of your project for habilitation (max. 3 pages, excluding literature) With your PhD dissertation, and confirmation of the completion of your PhD/doctoral degree Contact details of two referees Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Katharina Ivanyi katharina.ivanyi@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: 03/12/2026 Post Doc

Department: Short and Innovative Programme Division – Centre for International Cooperation Deadline: 22 Mar 2026 Start date: late April/May 2026 Job type: agreement Job field: Administration | Tourism and accommodation | Education and schooling Director of the Centre for International Cooperation, Masaryk University, announces an open competition for the position Masaryk summer schools' assistant (Agreement to complete a job – Dohoda o provedení práce) Do you like traveling and meeting new people? Would you like to improve your English and intercultural skills? Would you like to prepare for your own study abroad experience by assisting the students arriving to Brno? If so, apply to be a Summer School Assistant!  What does MUNI mean? We are a university with ten faculties, more than 200 departments, institutes and clinics working in a range of natural sciences and humanities academic disciplines and research areas. The Centre for International Cooperation (CZS MU) coordinates the activities of Masaryk University in the field of international cooperation, administers international exchange visits of students, teachers, researchers and other staff. The Short-Term and Innovative Programmes Unit manages over 20 different summer and winter schools, two in January and the rest we organize within May-July. How does our summer schools look like? Check our Instagram. Assistants coordinate social and cultural activities in Brno, and travel with the schools to Prague, Budapest or Vienna. In the summer trips will also go to Krakow, Telč, and other places in the Czech Republic. In addition to the fun travel opportunities, assistants also provide emergency assistance to students (mostly translation services), help in the program preparation, organize and plan activities in Brno, and assist in other activities as needed. What do we offer? Work in a fun office - you will meet international students from around the world (last year we had 30+ countries represented) Travel to foreign cities, and show off the city where you live Flexible working hours and workload to be discussed individually What will be your key responsibilities? Organizing social and cultural activities for students (in afternoons and evenings) in Brno and on weekend excursions Representing the university on excursions and leading the group of students Providing translation support at governmental offices, doctors, etc. as needed Other support as needed. What's our idea of a suitable candidate? Availability 18th May – 1st August (flexibility around exam schedule is possible) English: proficient and comfortable speaking in English for extended periods Czech: native or C1 level Organizational skills Knowledge of Brno Advantage: familiarity with Masaryk University environment How can you apply? To apply, please use the link in the Electronic Application section below and attach a CV and a cover letter (both in English) no later than the closing date for applications. Selection timetable: Closing date for applications: 22.03.2026 inclusive Interview period: since 30.03.2026 Starting date: late April/May 2026 Looking forward to hearing from you and will provide more information about the position if necessary: Boucník Petr, boucnik@czs.muni.cz The rules for the selection procedure are publicly available and can be found here.

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. At the Department of Applied Physics, our pioneering research in physical sciences creates important industrial applications that hold great technological potential. Our research focuses on Materials physics, Quantum technology, Soft & living matter, and Advanced energy solutions. Topics extend from fundamental research to important applications. We educate future generations of research and development professionals, data specialists, technology experts, inventors, and scientists for industry and society. The Macroscopic Quantum Optics (MQO) Group and Quantum NanoOptomechanics and Forces (QNOF) Group at Aalto University jointly invites applications for an experimental postdoctoral position in quantum optomechanics with exciton-polaritons. Postdoctoral Researcher Research focus: The project aims to unlock quantum regime of optomechanics with polaritons by utilizing GaAs/AlAs-based microcavities with embedded quantum wells. These unconventional optomechanical systems exhibit a unique "magic coincidence" of their phonon and polariton properties allowing for the simultaneous trapping of light and sound within the same high-Q cavity, and resulting in extremely high optomechanical interaction for the polaritons and mechanical modes in GHz range. The project is carried out in close collaboration with leading experts in semiconductor cavity optomechanics in Berlin, providing access to complementary expertise and device know-how. We aim to cool mechanical degrees of freedom deeply into their quantum ground state and observe sideband asymmetry, using dilution refrigerator with optical access and free space interferometry.  Beyond ground state cooling, the project targets bi-partite quantum states preparation and coherent control of phonons and polaritons. The successful candidate will join the MQO-QNOF team at Aalto University and build a state-of-the-art cryogenic optical experiment combining advanced interferometry, quantum optics techniques, and unique semiconductor cavity structures unavailable elsewhere. Your role and goals The successful candidate is expected to lead the experimental effort with a team of PhD and master’s students and collaborate closely with theorists in the group. They will collaborate with our academic and industry partners worldwide. They expected to lead preparation of research manuscripts for publications in top-tier journals, coordinate submissions, and taking the role of corresponding author. Besides the expertise in experimental quantum optics, the candidate will acquire excellent training in grant writing and research leadership provided by Aalto University and at the MQO/QNOF group level by contributing to research management and funding applications within the joint team. Your experience and ambitions PhD in one of the following broader experimental areas: quantum optics/optomechanics, AMO physics, advanced laser spectroscopy and interferometry Strong hands-on skills in experimental research (optics lab), including automation of data acquisition and data analysis Proven track record of research publications in your field Excellent communication skills (fluency in English) and strong collaboration abilities Finnish language is not required Highly motivated to conduct fundamental research What we offer The MQO and QNOF teams combine advanced quantum optics methods in both discrete and continuous variables with cutting-edge solid-state systems aimed at pushing the limits of fundamental research and applications such as quantum sensing. We are part of Finland’s major national quantum initiatives, including the InstituteQ and the Finnish Quantum Flagship (FQF), and benefit from access to world-class experimental infrastructure at Aalto’s Otaniemi campus - home to OtaNano, the largest cleanroom facility in the Nordics. The position is full-time and initially funded for 1.5 years, with the possibility of extension. The starting salary is approximately 4130–4550 €/month, depending on experience, and includes occupational healthcare, research travel, and relocation support. We value a healthy work–life balance and actively support personal and professional development. You will have opportunities to collaborate with leading academic and industry partners and contribute to exciting national and international research initiatives in quantum science and technology. Join us! Please submit your application including the attachments mentioned below as one single PDF document in English through our online recruitment system by using the link on Aalto University’s web page (click the "Apply Now” button). Letter of motivation CV including list of publications Contact details of at least two referees Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via Aalto University open positions The deadline for applications is April 1, 2026. We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. The positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. For additional information, contact Prof. Anton Zasedatelev, anton.zasedatelev@aalto.fi. Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, reopen the application process, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: This is Aalto University! Aalto University – Towards a better world and Shaping a Sustainable Future. Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto Check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi About Finland Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world: World Happiness Report 2025 For more information about living in Finland: Aalto Careers for International Staff. More about Aalto University: Aalto.fi youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/ www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity instagram.com/aaltouniversity To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here. Please see more of our Open Positions here.