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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/an University assistant (prae doc) - Department of Government 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 4982 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! The Department of Government, subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, is looking for a University Assistant (prae doc) in research areas represented at the Department of Government, especially on political representation, party competition, political institutions, political economy or political behaviour. Your role: As a University Assistant (prae doc), you will be part of our research team and participate in the academic life at the department while pursuing your doctoral research. The focus of our research is in the field of Comparative Politics, broadly conceived. 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. Your future tasks: Pursuing your doctoral research independently with the support of two academic supervisors from the department Completing a dissertation agreement (incl. full doctoral proposal to be assessed by a faculty board) within 12 months Presenting your research at international conferences Publishing your research in international outlets Independent teaching of courses as defined by the university’s collective bargaining agreement Participation in administrative activities Participation in evaluation activities and quality assurance This is part of your personality: Completed Diploma or Master's Degree in the Social Sciences (Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communication) by the start date of the position Clear vision of an innovative doctoral research project Research focus on comparative political institutions, comparative political economy and/or comparative political behaviour Advanced knowledge of social research methods Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level) What we offer: Supervision: You will be supervised on your doctoral journey by two academic supervisors at the department. Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely (within Austria). 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 in the centre of beautiful Vienna and is easily accessible by public transport. Internal training & coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis, including in a social science doctoral school. In total, across the university, there are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: A current base salary of EUR 3,714.80 (full-time basis) (14 times a year). Note that this salary is for 40 hours/week, whereas this contract will have 30 hours/week, in line with usual practice at the University of Vienna. The salary increases after completion of three years of service. Equal opportunities for everyone: We value all forms of diversity in our team! It is that easy to apply: Academic curriculum vitae Motivation letter, including an identification of 2 or 3 suitable supervisors for your project in the department (max. 2 pages) Doctoral project proposal (between 1500 and 2000 words) Contact details of two academic referees University certificates, including full transcripts of records Via our job portal / Apply now – button If you have any questions, please contact: Nicole Haas n.haas@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: 28.01.2026 

We are recruiting a half-time Research Assistant for Dr. Jeremy Land’s University of Helsinki Rector-funded Project "QuILT: Quantifying Illicit and Licit Trade in the Early Modern Economy " at the University of Helsinki. This project runs until the end of 2026, and the assistantship will last for 10 months. The project seeks to create datasets tracking trade going to and from Stockholm and Amsterdam from 1750-1775. The research assistant will help to build these datasets using sources already collected by the PI and postdoc in the project. We invite applications for a Research Assistant for a 10-month employment contract 15.2.2026-15.12.2026 (or starting as agreed). The selected candidate must be an enrolled bachelor or master student at University of Helsinki.  The tasks include: Data entry  Various research support tasks for the team members (e.g. proofreading, editing references, and bibliographies)  Assisting in identifying additional data for the project. Working hours are flexible and paid by hour. The work is part-time, from 0 to 40 hours per month. The number of weekly hours as well as working hours can be negotiated, so it is possible to combine summer work or traineeships to the position, for example.  The salary for the position is EUR 15,97-16,94 e/h, depending on previous work experience.  Requirements for the position and assessment of qualifications  The task requires:  Fluency in written and spoken English Excellent Microsoft Office skills Familiarity with Microsoft Excel The following would be considered an advantage:  An interest in economic and/or maritime history  Dutch and/or Swedish language knowledge (basic or reading level) The project will provide the research assistant with a shared office on centre campus.  How to apply  Applications should consist of the following English-language documents in PDF format: CV  Transcript of records  Motivation letter of why you are suitable for this position (1-2 pages in English)  Other attachments, including letters of recommendation or certificates, are not required at this point.  Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through SAP Fiori’s Suffeli recruitment portal.  Further information about the position can be obtained from Jeremy Land (jeremy.land@helsinki.fi). Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from HR Specialist Reeta Korhonen (reeta.korhonen@helsinki.fi).  A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

Doctoral Researcher, Centre of Excellence in Immune – Endothelial Interfaces (IMMENs) The newly established Finnish Centre of Excellence in Immune – Endothelial Interfaces (IMMENs) invites applications for two fixed-term (2-years) positions of Doctoral Researcher. The successful candidates will work in the research groups of Dr. Taija Mäkinen and Dr. Kari Vaahtomeri at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki. Scientific context IMMENs, composed of research groups at the University of Helsinki (director Dr. Taija Mäkinen and Dr. Kari Vaahtomeri) and Åbo Akademi University in Turku (Dr. Cecilia Sahlgren and Dr. Guillaume Jacquemet), investigates the role of lymphatic vessel endothelium in controlling immune responses. Current evidence shows that much of immune regulation occurs locally at the site of inflammation. Recent studies have revealed important crosstalk between lymphatic endothelium and immune cells, resulting in phenotypic changes that control immune cell trafficking, fate and function. IMMENs will develop novel experimental approaches to uncover the mechanisms and therapeutic potential of lymphatic endothelial immunomodulation in homeostasis, inflammation and tumorigenesis using in vivo genetic mouse models, advanced live and intravital imaging, engineered microchip models, primary cell co-culture systems and novel microscopy and analysis methods. The research will provide foundation for translational studies aimed at more effective therapies for precise modulation of immune responses. Who are we looking for We are looking for candidates with a strong background in life sciences (for example, cell biology, biochemistry, mouse models, and/or image analysis). The candidate should be highly motivated to investigate key open questions in the fields of: Vascular biology Immunology Cell Biology At the pre-doctoral level, previous experience in cell biology, vascular biology, mouse models, immunology or high-end imaging approaches is considered an advantage. Doctoral Researcher must obtain the right to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki within the trial period. Candidates should be able to demonstrate abstract thinking as well as the potential to develop and pursue scientific projects in the fields relevant for this call. Furthermore, the candidate should have excellent communication skills in English and the ability to work in an international environment. What we offer The initial appointment is for 2 years and includes a possibility for extension upon success in doctoral research. The position will be filled immediately upon identification of suitable candidates. The starting date is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of Helsinki guidelines. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.  The work is supervised by one of the UH principal investigators at IMMENs (Dr. Taija Mäkinen, Dr. Kari Vaahtomeri and takes place in the context of the active research community of IMMENs groups. Our research groups have prominent international connections and are located at the medical campuses in the University of Helsinki. The immediate research environment provides state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge expertise in vascular-, tumor-, immunological- and stem cell biology, and great synergy with renowned research groups. More information on the IMMENS and open positions available at the Åbo Akademi University in Turku can be found here: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/immune-endothelial-interfaces  How to apply Please submit your application as a single PDF file through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking the “Apply now” button here. Applicants who are already employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the ”Employee Login” button. If you need technical support with the recruitment system or additional information about the application process, please contact HelsinkiUni Help, uni-help@helsinki.fi. The closing date for the applications is on Sunday the 15th of February 2026. Please attach the following documents as a single PDF file: A cover letter that details your previous knowledge and research interests and motivation for applying this position CV, including a possible list of publications Transcript of study records Contact details of at least two referees For more information on the position and specific projects, please contact Dr. Taija Mäkinen (taija.makinen@helsinki.fi) or Dr. Kari Vaahtomeri (kari.vaahtomeri@helsinki.fi). Recent relevant publications: Schoofs et al. “Dynamic cytoskeletal regulation of cell shape supports resilience of lymphatic endothelium”. Nature. 2025 May;641(8062):465-475. doi: 10.1038/s41586-025-08724-6. Liaqat et al. “Spatially targeted chemokine exocytosis guides transmigration at lymphatic endothelial multicellular junctions”. The EMBO Journal. 2024 Aug;43(15):3141-3174. doi: 10.1038/s44318-024-00129-x.  Petkova et al. “Immune-interacting lymphatic endothelial subtype at capillary terminals drives lymphatic malformation”. J Exp Med. 2023 Apr 3;220(4):e20220741. doi: 10.1084/jem.20220741. Can Ucar et al. ”Self-organized and directed branching results in space-filling coverage in developing dermal lymphatic networks”. Nat Commun. 2023 Sep 21;14(1):5878. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-41456-7. About us The University of Helsinki (UH), founded in 1640, is a vibrant scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. It is currently investing heavily in life sciences research. UH offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, and an international Master's Program in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the Faculty serves as a significant expert organization in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The Faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare. The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical center together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical center has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally.  A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers