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Northwest International University

Northwest International University (NWIU) is a legally-registered international university in Armenia. It offers programmes in management, education, IT, engineering, law, health sciences, social sciences, and the arts. 
The university’s main campus in Tehran, Iran is located at The One Institute. NWIU delivers its programmes globally via in-person, online, and blended learning.

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Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov



At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 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 predoctoral

39 Faculty of Computer Science
Startdate: 01.12.2025 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until:  permanent
Reference no.: 4847

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 Faculty of Computer Science of the University of Vienna has world-leading researchers in Computer Science who pursue basic as well as applied research.

The UniVie Doctoral School Computer Science (DoCS) builds an essential framework to foster excellence in research and teaching. Its main focus is on young prospective researchers eager to make an impact on both basic research as well as applied problems with collaborations across the University and beyond. The DoCS aims to provide these young researchers with the broad knowledge and expertise needed to perform Computer Science research at the highest achievable quality. The Doctoral School trains doctoral candidates in solving basic as well as applied research questions of high relevance.

The Research Group Multimedia Information Systems at the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for highly motivated research assistants, Ph.D. candidates. We are offering an excellent working environment in a young, creative, highly motivated, and international team, manifold opportunities for personal development, the possibility to take responsibility in research projects at an early stage, the opportunity for research stays abroad, excellent industrial contacts, and intensive support in the course of a dissertation.

Duration of employment

The announcement is made for 3 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 3 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months. In case of probation and appropriate work progress, an extension to 4 years is possible.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	Participation in research, teaching and administration:
	Participation in research projects/research studies
	Participation in publications/academic articles/presentations
	We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.
	Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
	Supervision of students
	Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
	Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration


The research should focus on techniques for the automated detection of misinformation in multimedia content.

This is part of your personality:

Mandatory qualifications are


	Master in Computer Science, or Media Technologies, or Business Informatics (or equivalent qualification, with a strong focus on Computer Science) with excellent marks.
	Excellent command of written and spoken German and English. 
	High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
	Strong motivation to work in a team environment. 
	Strong motivation to publish at top-refereed conferences/journals. 
	Perseverance, focus, integrity, ability to make things done, leadership in organization and partnership/communication with other project teams.
	Comprehensive IT user skills


Desirable qualifications are


	Excellent knowledge in the fields of multimedia systems, digital media technologies,  semantic analysis of multimedia content, techniques for the detection of misinformation including AI methods and their application, user interface, and feedback systems, various programming languages (Java, C, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript), technologies in the area of Internet-of-Things, web-based systems, databases, cloud computing, formal methods in CS
	Expertise in various application areas of Computer Science
	Proven interest in scientific work and in scientific publishing
	Basic experience in research methods and academic writing
	Knowledge of university processes and structures
	Experience in remote teaching using modern IT infrastructures


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 3,714,80 (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!

It is that easy to apply:

Application documents


	Curriculum vitae
	Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal
	Abstract of master thesis
	Degree certificates
	List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)


If you have any questions, please contact:

Wolfgang Klas  

wolfgang.klas@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: 01/09/2026 

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University of Vienna

The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis)



The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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 1

40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 15.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 14.03.2029
Reference no.: 4927

The Department of History of Art at the University of Vienna is the largest center for research and education in the visual arts in Austria. It focuses on the visual arts in Europe, Asia, and the Islamic World. Currently there are 2000 students.

The Department of Art History is inviting applications for a position (75%) as University Assistant (pre-doc) specialising in East Asian Art History starting March 15th, 2026.

Your new job:

As a university assistant (pre doc), you will complement the team around Univ.-Prof. Lukas Nickel. Our research and teaching focusses on the art history of East Asia.

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

Your tasks:


	You participate in all activities at the chair of Art History of Asia (research projects, conferences, excursions etc.)
	You pursue your PhD project
	You hold university courses and supervise students according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for PhD students
	You contribute to administrative tasks


Your profile:


	Excellent Master degree with a thesis, preferably in the field of Art History of Japan
	PhD project of outstanding quality
	Languages: Excellent English and German knowledge, and at least one East Asian language
	Competence in teaching
	Team skills and organisational expertise


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 3,714,80 (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!

How to apply:

Please assemble your application in a single PDF-document and submit it via the job portal. The application should include:


	letter of intent and CV
	Exposé of dissertation project (max. 3 pages)
	Certificates
	Table of contents and one chapter of your MA thesis
	Addresses of two referees
	Via our  job portal / Apply now - button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Lukas Nickel

lukas.nickel@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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​Application deadline: 12/07/2025  (month/day/year)

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At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 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 predoctoral (Managerial Accounting)

37 Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics
Startdate: 01.12.2025 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until:  permanent
Reference no.: 4600

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!

About this position:

As a university assistant pre-doc, you will join the Managerial Accounting research team led by Univ.-Prof. Thomas Pfeiffer. We conduct research using analytical methods in the areas of managerial accounting with a focus on contract theory, incentive systems, and corporate governance. The employee's research should qualify him/her for a doctorate as part of the international PhD program in Management. The program provides knowledge that enables you to apply analytical methods to business management issues. The programme is organized at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics of the University of Vienna.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
	You work on your dissertation and its completion.
	You hold 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:


	Completed Master's degree or Diploma in the fields of Economics, (Applied) Mathematics, or a related discipline (Statistics, Econometrics)
	Knowledge in analytical research methods, such as game theory, information economics, or microeconomics
	Excellent command of written and spoken German and English (C1 Level)
	Basic IT user skills are expected (e.g. Office)


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 3.714,80€ (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!

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 (Required information: the highest degree obtained, the institution where it was obtained, and the year of graduation)
	A compelling letter of intent
	Master's Degree  /  Diploma
	Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Elitsa Nestorova

elitsa.nestorova@univie.ac.at

info.controlling@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.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

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Application deadline: 12/09/2025 

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The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral at the Department of Political Science

49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Startdate: 02.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 22.06.2026
Reference no.: 4907

This position is a maternity leave replacement, and it is vacant for the period of absence of the member of staff. From 23 June 2026 onwards, there will be the possibility of a temporary extension of the contract to the extent and for the duration of the position holder’s absence, with the weekly working hours of 30 hours being reduced by a few hours from that point onward.

Your personal sphere of influence:

Your future position is at the Department of Political Science in the research area of Comparative Policy Analysis.

The Department of Political Science, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, addresses all major fields of political science. It is dedicated to innovative and problem-oriented research and provides students with a wide range of specialisations. Members of the Department study the transformation of governance, statehood and democracy across different policy areas, geographical regions and political areas.

You will join the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Solidarity (CeSCoS), led by Professor Barbara Prainsack. This research group investigates how solidarity shapes social justice, institutional design, and policy interventions across a range of domains, using rigorous qualitative and theoretically grounded approaches. The Centre brings together pre- and post-doctoral researchers and fellows from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. You would be welcome to bring and pursue your own research interests within the team.

Your future tasks:

Participation in research, teaching and administration in the field of comparative policy analysis and qualitative methods as well as in the research group CeSCoS (Centre for the Study of Contemporary Solidarity, led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Barbara Prainsack).

This involves, in particular, the participation in the organisation of events, seminars, and other formats of academic collaboration and exchange:


	Support with research projects and grant applications
	Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations
	Doctoral students who are already enrolled in a programme and have not yet received approval of their research proposal may use the employment period for this purpose
	Teaching courses independently according to the collective bargaining agreement
	Supervision of students
	Participation in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposia
	Participation in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration 


This is part of your personality:


	Master's (or equivalent) degree in the field of political science or a similar discipline relevant to comparative policy analysis
	Willingness to align an existing or emerging doctoral research project with a focus on practices of solidarity
	Good knowledge of qualitative methods and basic knowledge of quantitative methods
	Excellent command of English as a working language, other languages are an advantage
	IT user skills
	Ability to work in a team
	Further desirable qualifications are:
	
		Familiarity with scholarship on solidarity
		Experience of working with e-learning
		Knowledge of university processes and structures
		International experience
		Basic experience in academic research
	
	


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 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

It is that easy to apply:


	Letter of motivation (in English)
	Scientific curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (in German or English)
	Short doctoral project proposal (3-4 pages, in German or English)
	Contact details of two referees who can be contacted for a reference in writing or by phone
	Certificates
	Via our job portal / Apply now - button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Barbara Prainsack

barbara.prainsack@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new colleagues 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: 12/17/2025

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The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

The Max Perutz Labs at the University of Vienna invites applications for a

Tenure-Track Professorship in Genome Biology

74 Max Perutz Labs
Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. A2 
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 4903

The position

The Max Perutz Labs, one of Europe’s leading institutes for basic research in the life sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track group leader position. We are seeking exceptional candidates who will contribute in creative ways to the institute’s mission to analyse and reconstitute complex biological systems across different scales. We are particularly interested in researchers investigating the molecular and biophysical mechanisms underlying genome function and regulation.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:


	Chromatin and chromosome architecture and their mechanistic roles in gene regulation
	RNA processing, modification, localisation, and decay
	Genome stability and repair pathways
	Mechanisms of transcriptional control and RNA–protein assembly
	Functional, comparative, and synthetic genomics approached from a mechanistic angle
	Quantitative and integrative methods combining high-resolution imaging, functional genomics, single-molecule biophysics, and computational modelling


Candidates should have a proven track record in biology, biophysics, or computational science. Your research proposal should be original and innovative, linking a fundamental question in genome biology to experimental and/or computational approaches that uncover underlying mechanisms.

Together with IMP, GMI, IMBA, AITHYRA and UBB, the Max Perutz Labs are part of the Vienna BioCenter, one of Europe’s premier research hubs, home to over 2,000 scientists from more than 80 nations and more than 30 biotech companies. The Vienna BioCenter fosters a highly collaborative environment, providing ample opportunities for interdisciplinary research. As a joint venture of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna, the Max Perutz Labs facilitate cooperation with a wide range of faculties, including physics, mathematics, computational sciences, and medical sciences, broadening the scope of your research. The Max Perutz Labs provide subsidized access to top-tier core facilities, including biooptics, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, next-generation sequencing, and high-performance computing. The successful candidate will receive a well-endowed start-up package covering positions, consumables, and infrastructure investment. The Max Perutz Labs participate in prestigious programmes, including the Vienna BioCenter PhD Programme, the EU-funded VIP³ Postdoctoral Programme, and the Vienna BioCenter Summer School, and offer Max Perutz PhD Fellowships for exceptional doctoral candidates. The working language at the Vienna BioCenter is English, and the environment is supportive and family-friendly, with subsidised on-site childcare for faculty and staff. Located in Vienna, repeatedly ranked as the most liveable city globally, scientists at the Max Perutz Labs enjoy a vibrant cultural scene, world-class music, and abundant nature. Vienna offers affordable living, excellent public services, and easy access to stunning landscapes and top destinations across Austria and Europe. https://www.maxperutzlabs.ac.at/

Your academic profile:


	Doctoral degree/PhD
	Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies
	Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level


We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:


	the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.
	a dynamic research environment
	a wide range of research and teaching support services
	attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
	an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan


Application documents (in English):


	Letter of motivation
	Academic curriculum vitae
	
		education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF)
		positions held to date
		career breaks (e.g. relevant parental, family or other care periods)
		awards and honors
		commissions of trust
		previous and current cooperation partners
		complete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
		list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
		teaching and mentoring
		supervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicable
	
	
	List of publications
	
		link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication list
		three key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max 30 MB)
	
	
	Research statement
	
		most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
		synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertised
		publication strategy
	
	
	Teaching and supervision statement
	
		teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
		teaching evaluations (if available, PDF)
	
	


If you have any questions, please contact:

berufungsservice@univie.ac.at

Only applications submitted through the link "Apply now" below will be considered.

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.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

Data protection

​Application deadline: 12/10/2025

Reference no.: 4903

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