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Taibah University

Based in Medinah, Taibah University takes its title from one of the former names of the Saudi Arabian city. It was founded in 2003.
It started with seven colleges inherited from Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and King Abdul Aziz University. It has now grown to incorporate 28 – eight of them in medicine and allied health disciplines - plus a Higher Institute of Imams. Sixteen colleges are based in Medinah and others in Yanbu (five) and Ola (two) plus community colleges in Hinckiyah, Khaibar, Almahid, Badr and Ola. 
New courses will be introduced in artificial intelligence, data science and analysis, cybersecurity, nursing and four branches of engineering.

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Canterbury Christ Church University

The basic salary of EUR 3,714.80 (on a full-time basis)

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov



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45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 02.02.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until:  03.02.2030
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Korean Studies at the University of Vienna is seeking a University Assistant (Prae Doc). At the Institute of East Asian Studies, we offer you the opportunity to integrate into a dynamic environment with collaborative colleagues and participate in current research projects. Our research focuses on the intersection of social and cultural change in modern North and South Korea, as well as the Korean diaspora. We place great value on a collegial and harmonious working environment and encourage social and professional exchange. You can find an insight into our team and our research areas here: https://koreanologie.univie.ac.at/

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	University procedures and structures
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	Letter of Motivation
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	Academic curriculum vitae incl. list of publications
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	Names and contact information of two references
	Selected publication(s) (if available)
	Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
	Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button


If you have any questions, please contact:

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jerome.de.wit@univie.ac.at

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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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Computer Science 2025601-800^th

Engineering 2025501-600^th

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1501+

No Poverty 2025
1001+

Good Health and Wellbeing 2025
801-1000^th

Quality Education 2025
1001-1500^th

Gender Equality 2025
1001-1500^th

Reduced Inequalities 2025
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Partnership for the Goals 2025
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Engineering 2025501-600th

Life Sciences 2025601-800th

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Quality Education 20251001-1500th

Gender Equality 20251001-1500th

Reduced Inequalities 2025801-1000th

Partnership for the Goals 20251001-1500th

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at Taibah University

Arts and Humanities

Business and Economics

Computer Science

Education Studies

Engineering

Law

Life Sciences

Medical and Health

Physical Sciences

Social Sciences

Medical and Health 2025601-800^th

Computer Science 2025601-800^th

Engineering 2025501-600^th

Life Sciences 2025601-800^th

Physical Sciences 2025601-800^th

Impact Rankings 2025
1501+

No Poverty 2025
1001+

Good Health and Wellbeing 2025
801-1000^th

Quality Education 2025
1001-1500^th

Gender Equality 2025
1001-1500^th

Reduced Inequalities 2025
801-1000^th

Partnership for the Goals 2025
1001-1500^th