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The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of UNIVERSITY LECTURER IN SOCIAL SCIENCE HISTORY for a permanent appointment starting August 1st, 2026. The disciplines of Economic and Social History and Political History at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki, invite applications for the position of University Lecturer in Social Science History. The position is linked to the delivery of the joint degree programme International Masters in Economy, State and Society (IMESS). IMESS is a two-year master's programme in comparative area studies offered jointly by the University of Helsinki and University College London (UCL). Further information on IMESS is available online. The University Lecturer in Social Science History holds a shared position in Economic and Social History and Political History. Duties include: Teaching in accordance with degree requirements Supervising and examining master’s theses and supervising doctoral dissertations  Conducting research in the lecturer’s own field Participating in student guidance, academic administration, and programme development Contributing to the development of English‑language teaching and international degree programmes The appointee is responsible for master’s level course offerings according to the University's general guidelines and regulations. Teaching duties include master’s thesis supervision, research dissertation writing seminars, methodological training, and thematic courses. SELECTION CRITERIA The successful candidate must: Hold an applicable doctoral degree no later than the application deadline Demonstrate the ability to provide high‑quality, research‑based teaching Show competence in supervising master’s theses and doctoral dissertations Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate: An active research profile and international publications Strong command of social science historical research methods and the ability to teach them Experience in academic networking and success in acquiring research funding Teaching and supervision experience in different languages, particularly in international and multicultural academic environments QUALIFICATIONS To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointee must have good English skills. If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish or Swedish, he or she is expected to acquire moderate proficiency within a reasonable time after the appointment. Support for language studies will be offered. When assessing the qualifications of each applicant, attention will be paid to: Scholarly publications Other scholarly activities Teaching experience, supervision of theses and dissertations and other pedagogical merits, pedagogical training, the development of teaching, the production of learning material The applicant's teaching demonstration The interview with the applicant  WHAT WE OFFER The University of Helsinki is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and diverse workplace with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The annual gross salary range will be approx. €53,000 – €65,000, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. Standard Finnish pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for university employees. Further information can be obtained online. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months. Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English) and generous family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region feature leading research and innovation facilities, clean environment, affordable accommodation, and excellent international, national, and local transport connections. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see the website. The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. International staff are supported in relocating to Finland. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link "Apply now" (“Hae nyt”). Use your current email address to register to the Recruitment System. Only applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the link “Employee login”. The closing date for applications is February 27th, 2026. Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English: A curriculum vitae  A numbered list of publications on which the applicant has marked in bold his or her five key publications to be considered during the review A report (max. 3 pages) on practical experience and qualifications relevant to the assessment of teaching skills A report (max. 3 pages) on the applicant’s scholarly activities (including activities in scientific communities, international scholarly cooperation, the acquisition of research funding and the applicant’s role in the acquisition of such funding) A free-form statement of a maximum of three (3) pages on why the applicant thinks they are a good match for the position, referring to the description and evaluation criteria outlined above Detailed information on the CV and list of publications as well as the presentation of teaching skills can be obtained online. Other attachments, such as letters of recommendation or certificates, are not required. FURTHER INFORMATION Further information about the position is available from Professor Juhana Aunesluoma juhana.aunesluoma@helsinki.fi and University Lecturer Hanna Kuusi hanna.kuusi@helsinki.fi, and about the recruitment process, from HR Specialist Stella Mattsson, (stella.mattsson@helsinki.fi). The Faculty of Social Sciences is Finland’s leading research and education institute in the social sciences, and the country’s most diverse social sciences faculty in terms of the range of its disciplines and fields of research. The Faculty has a strong international research profile and international master’s programmes, and several of its disciplinary units have been rated among the top 50 in the world. The Faculty has approximately 550 research and teaching staff, and each year it awards some 350 bachelor’s degrees, 400 master’s degrees and more than 40 doctoral degrees. Economic and Social History explores economic dynamics of social and transnational changes from historical and social scientific perspectives. Teaching encompasses a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of economic and social phenomena. Political History employs historical and social scientific approaches to political dynamics of social and international change. The curriculum covers a range of theories, methods and topics from contemporary history, memory studies, and the history of political thought. Both disciplines emphasize the relevance of history to contemporary issues. 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

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 an University assistant predoctoral 39 Faculty of Computer Science Startdate: 01.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 28.02.2029 Reference no.: 5263 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 play: The research group Scientific Computing focuses on research in programming paradigms, languages, compilers, and software and hardware infrastructures for scientific computing to support users in the process of solving increasingly complex compute- and data-intensive problems in science and engineering on high-end parallel and distributed computing platforms. 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 non-extension declaration. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible. More information: https://sc.cs.univie.ac.at/ Your future tasks: Active participation in research, teaching and administration, which means:.  You develop a research profile in the field of distributed systems.  You get involved in research projects and scientific studies.  You publish internationally and give scientific lectures.  You join UniVie Doctoral School Computer Science: https://docs.univie.ac.at/  You work on and complete your doctoral dissertation.  You co-supervise the research conducted by students. You participate in teaching as defined by the collective agreement.  You engage with colleagues from adjacent fields and collaborate on interdisciplinary research. These are your qualifications: Must-have criteria:  You have completed a Master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, or you expect to complete it by 01.03.2026.  You have excellent written and spoken English skills, demonstrated by high-quality academic writing and communication. (Our working language is English.)  You are interested in research in distributed systems and interdisciplinary topics.  You are a team player with strong social/communicative skills. Desirable skills:   You have established experience in distributed systems, ideally in one or more of the following areas:    Performance optimization and scalability in Edge Computing and Sensing   Fault tolerance and recovery in Edge Computing and Sensing   Energy-efficient Edge Computing and Internet of Things  You have research competence and initiative proven through international publications in reputable conferences and journals. 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 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 and coaching: You have the 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 3.776,10 (Full-time basis, 14x p.a.) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! What you need to apply: Scientific curriculum vitae, including links to DBLP and/or Scholar profile (if available)  Letter of motivation and summary of research interests, including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal Degree certificates and transcripts  Abstract of your master thesis  Contact details of persons who can provide reference letters] You can apply via our job portal / Apply now – button If you have any questions, please contact: Atakan Aral atakan.aral@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. Data protection ​Application deadline: 02/09/2026 (MM-DD-YYYY) Prae Doc

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 PraeDoc 52 Faculty of Chemistry Startdate: 01.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Reference no.: 5195 Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team! Your personal sphere of influence: Our highly motivated team offers a position for a PraeDoc in the area of bioinorganic chemistry in a challenging scientific environment and a great working atmosphere. Aim is the design of novel anticancer drugs with higher tumor-selectivity to reduce adverse effect and increase efficacy. The strongly interdisciplinary project will be carried out in close cooperation with the Institute of Cancer Research at the Medical University of Vienna. Within this research cluster all expertise and state-of- the-art facilities are available to develop next generation anticancer therapeutics. The position is advertised for 3 years, starting with a contract duration of 1,5 years which will automatically be extended to a duration of 3 years, unless the employer does submit a non-extension notification after 12 months. A further extension up to a total contract duration of 4 years is possible if the employee’s performance meets all requirements Your future tasks: You actively participate in research as well as teaching which means: Accomplishment of research projects in the area of bio(in)organic chemistry mainly focused on the synthesis of tumor-inhibiting compounds and analytical investigations in biological relevant media The synthetic research work will take place in close coordination with experts in molecular biology and cell biology in order to enable the optimal design of the potential cancer therapeutics. You will be expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.  You will be actively involved in research, teaching and administration. You will participate in publications, academic articles, presentations. You will take part in teaching duties to the extent specified in the collective agreement. You will supervise bachelor and master students and carry out administrative tasks in teaching or research. This is part of your personality: You have an MSc degree in chemistry preferably in organic or inorganic chemistry, especially the synthesis and characterisation of metal complexes. Experience in the field of NMR-spectroscopy, analytical HPLC(-MS) as well as preparative HPLC is required. Basic experience in research methods and academic writing. Attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in academic teaching is desirable. As an enthusiastic, hard-working, dedicated person who enjoys working independently as well as being a team player, you will blend into and be a valuable addition to our group. Very good knowledge of German and English. We offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of a diverse team with excellent research infrastructures and a great work atmosphere. Good public transport connections: Our institute is located in the centre of Vienna, 9 district, close to underground and various tram stations. Fair salary: The salary, starting with EUR 3.776,10 (full time) can be increased if you have relevant professional experience. Contract: The position is advertised for 3 years, starting with a contract duration of 1,5 years which will automatically be extended to a duration of 3 years, unless the employer does submit a non-extension notification after 12 months. A further extension up to a total contract duration of 4 years is possible if the employee’s performance meets all requirements Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! How to apply: Letter of motivation including major research interests Academic curriculum vitae List of publications Evidence of teaching experience (if available) Degree certificates. Apply via the job portal/ Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Christian Kowol christian.kowol@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. Data protection ​Application deadline: 02/08/2026 Prae Doc