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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 45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 31.08.2030 Reference no.: 5646 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 Department of Linguistics is a sub-unit of the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, consisting of four main branches (Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Psycholinguistics). The announced four-year position for a university assistant (PhD position) will be associated with the branch of Applied Linguistics (chaired by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Spitzmüller). Applied Linguistics deals with language in social context and practice. In the context of the Viennese Institute, the discipline primarily covers sociolinguistics, metapragmatics, discourse analysis, multimodal text and media research (the main foci of the chair) as well as conversation analysis, institutional communication, multilingualism, language policy and pragmatics. Applied Linguistics is conceived as an empirically driven, theory-building discipline which is also participating and taking stand in public discourse on linguistic matters. In the context of the Department of Linguistics, Applied Linguistics is furthermore committed to the common institutional goal of exploring language in a comprehensive sense (as a system, competence and social practice). The PhD candidate will be integrated in the Doctoral School of Philological and Cultural Studies (PhilKult) at the University of Vienna (https://ds-philkult.univie.ac.at/en/). The main goal of the doctoral school is to provide additional support that helps developing a thesis as well as networking and knowledge exchange possibilities beyond departmental level. Your future tasks: Participation in research, teaching and administration in the area of Applied Linguistics: Possibility to write a PhD dissertation Further publication and presentation activities Participation in research, teaching and administration Involvement in project application and (external) fund-raising Participation in organization of conferences Teaching due to extent regulations of wage agreement Examination activities and support of students Participation in administration of the department This is part of your personality: Postgraduate degree (MA) in Applied Linguistics or equivalent degree in a related discipline with focus on at least one of the following approaches: sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, media/text linguistics or pragmatics High interest in research and teaching and particularly in international exchange is expected Computer literacy  (text processing and presentation software) and willingness to explore technologies that are relevant for research and teaching (e.g. software for data analysis, LaTeX, e-learning tools) Fluency in English in writing and speaking At least basic command of written and spoken German/willingness to learn German Ability to work in teams and willingness to cooperate in research and teaching Experience in external fund-raising is advantageous You are motivated and self-propelled You are flexible and creative You should be a team player with high social skills 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 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. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: Letter of motivation (German or English) Academic CV Evidence for performed scholarly and academic activities (e.g., publications, presentations, institutional work) Proposal for/Outline of a PhD project Degree certificates, academic records Names and contact data of three referees Via our  job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Jürgen Spitzmüller juergen.spitzmueller@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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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 predoctoral 60 Centre for Teacher Education Startdate: 01.11.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Reference no.: 5670 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! With 27 subjects, one specialization and over 12,000 students enrolled in teacher education programmes the University of Vienna is the biggest teacher education institution in Austria. In cooperation with the partner organizations of the 'Verbund Nord-Ost' we aim to strengthen and further develop the quality of research and teaching in the field of teacher education. The Austrian Educational Competence Centre Physics does research on teaching and learning of physics. In innovative and school-relevent research and development projects we try to enhance physics teaching. The position of a university assistant (“prae doc”) is to be filled at the Austrian Educational Competence Centre Physics. The announcement is made for four years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months. Your personal sphere of influence: The Austrian Educational Competence Centre Physics focuses, from an academic perspective, on the teaching and learning of physics. Through innovative and practice-oriented research and development projects, we contribute to the further development of physics education. As a praedoc university assistant, you will play an active role in research, teaching and administration. In addition to supervising students, you will work on your doctoral thesis and its completion. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: Participation in research projects Participation in publications/ 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 This is part of your personality: Interest on physics education research and development Masters' or teachers' degree in physics, didactical competencies Excellent command of written and spoken German and English High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing IT user skills Ability to work in a team If possible teaching experiences in schools and knowledge of subject didactics methodologies. Desirable qualifications are: Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning Knowledge of university processes and structures Experience abroad and Basic experience in research methods and academic writing What we offer: Duration of employment: 4 years 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 3.776,10 (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: Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal Curriculum vitae List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available) Degree certificates Via our  job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Martin Hopf martin.hopf@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: 06/08/2026 Prae Doc

A career opportunity for an ambitious UK student recruitment specialist in Higher Education to join our Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions & Communications team. About this role We are seeking a dynamic leader to drive our UK student recruitment across undergraduate, postgraduate, apprenticeships and skills provision. The Associate Director - UK Recruitment role will lead delivery of ambitious targets for student numbers, income, diversity and conversion - building a strong, sustainable pipeline across school leavers, graduates, apprentices and lifelong learners. The role will shape and deliver a joined-up approach to recruitment, aligned to evolving learner behaviours, employer needs and the opportunities presented by the Lifelong Learning Entitlement. This is a key role in advancing our ambitions for widening participation, regional impact and skills development - positioning the University as a provider of choice for students and employers alike. Principle accountabilities: Strategy and Growth Undergraduate and Postgraduate Recruitment Apprenticeships, Skills and Employer Engagement Marketing, Outreach and Recruitment Campaigns Regional and Stakeholder Engagement Leadership and Team Management Performance, Insight and Planning About you You are an experienced higher education recruitment leader with a strong track record of delivering growth across undergraduate, postgraduate and/or apprenticeship markets. You understand the UK recruitment landscape - from UCAS and schools engagement to postgraduate conversion, employer partnerships and emerging flexible learning models - and use insight, data and CRM to drive performance. You are a strategic thinker and collaborative leader, confident at building relationships across schools, colleges and employers, while leading teams to deliver against ambitious targets. Analytical, influential and outcomes-focused, you bring the energy and credibility to turn strategy into results, with the ability to manage a high-performing, student-focused recruitment operation. About us You will be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community. We are a university where people matter. We value collegiality, inclusivity and shared endeavour, and are fully committed to our students, our staff and our wider communities. In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include: A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE). A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme. On-site gym at our Chichester campus. Hybrid working options 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff. Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year. Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes. Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester city centre. Enquiries are welcomed by Olivia McLaughlin; Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary via Executive Officer; Melissa Francis, m.francis@chi.ac.uk Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 Interview Date: 8th, 9th or 10th June 2026 To view the full job description and to complete our online application form, please visit our website via the apply link. Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you have considered and can demonstrate your right to work in the UK. All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer. If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; staffrecruitment@chi.ac.uk We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.