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University of Venda

The University of Venda is a rural higher education institution located in Thohoyandou, a town in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The university was established in 1982.
The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across a range of topics in faculties including management, commerce and law, science, engineering and agriculture, humanities, social science and education and health sciences.
The campus has residence spaces for students both across the university and in the surrounding Thohoyandou area. There is an art gallery which houses a range of carvings, sculptures and paintings created by locals and students alike. There’s also a large sports centre and opportunity to partake in extracurricular activities including dance and drama.
The campus provides a library, student services, academic and non-academic societies and sports teams for students to join.

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Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov



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 - Completion Grants

53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 4925

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!

What we are looking for:

The  Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (VISESS)  is soliciting applications for  VISESS Completion Grants  starting in summer semester 2026.

VISESS addresses societal challenges through inter- and trans-disciplinary academic research connecting the cosmos with planets and atmospheres including its environments and with the anthroposphere. We aim our students to become world-leading experts in either of these three branches while also confidently communicate and contribute across all three branches.

The VISESS Completion Grants aim to support VISESS doctoral students during the final phase of their doctoral studies to focus on the completion and submission of their thesis. VISESS doctoral students employed at the University of Vienna within the last six months before the start of the grant can apply for a three-month completion contract. For further information and to submit your application, see: https://visess.univie.ac.at/completion-grants/.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration in the context of the successful completion of your thesis, which means:


	You finalise your dissertation according to your doctoral thesis agreement. We expect you to complete and submit your thesis at the end of the grant.
	You continue to participate in research, teaching, administration, (co-)supervision of students, examination activities, evaluation activities and in quality assurance as appropriate in the context of the successful completion of your thesis.


Requirements:


	You are enrolled in the doctoral programme of DSPL45 and a doctoral student member of VISESS who agreed to the Code of Good Practice.
	You have successfully passed your public presentation, submitted your dissertation agreement, and since then submitted your annual progress reports.
	You have shown active and regular participation in VISESS activities.
	You can provide a convincing statement that the completion and submission of your thesis can be expected at the end of the grant.
	You can provide a statement from your supervisory team on their commitment to support you in the final phase of your writing process.
	You have ensured that there is no other funding source available.


For detailed information on requirements and selection criteria see: https://visess.univie.ac.at/completion-grants/.

What we offer:

The employment duration is three months.

Fair salary plus health care and social benefits: The basic gross month salary of EUR 3,714,80 (full-time basis; amount as of 1 February 2025) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Living in the liveliest city of the world according to multiple international ratings (Economist, Mercer and Monocle).
Work-life balance: Flexible working hours and the possibility of home office at an Austrian domicile (partly / upon agreement).
Training and coaching: You will have full access to the extensive training and development program offered by the University of Vienna, one of the largest and oldes universities in Europe.
Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an active and inspiring research environment with a vibrant PhD community that offers many ways to connect with peers on a social and professional level.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Visit our website https://visess.univie.ac.at/completion-grants/ to apply and to find detailed information on requirements and application documents. Applications must be submitted via the VISESS website.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Martina Egger

martina.egger@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.

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​Application deadline: 12/15/2025

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University of Vienna



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 Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Vienna invites applications for a

Tenure-Track Professorship in Migration, Citizenship, Identity

49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. A2
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 4900

The position

International migration and mobility are transforming democratic politics across Europe and beyond. These issues lie at the heart of today’s political debates, influencing power dynamics and necessitating new approaches to policymaking at all levels of government.

We are looking to hire a tenure-track professor who is passionate about understanding the political dimensions of migration and citizenship. We welcome applications from excellent candidates researching at least one of the following aspects of migration: ethnic, cultural or religious diversity; migrants’ political participation and representation; or the role of gender and human rights in shaping migration regimes. We expect the candidate to be committed to cutting-edge research and teaching at all levels (BA, MA and PhD).

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in research in the field of migration and citizenship studies which is evidenced by empirical work on the basis of solid methodological skills.

The Department of Political Science is a vibrant and intellectually diverse community of scholars. Our research covers important topics such as comparative politics, politics and gender, international politics, political theory, global health, and sustainability and climate change. By embracing diversity of thought, perspective, and research methodology, we aim to further our understanding of the most pressing political issues and contribute to positive societal change in Europe and beyond. Beyond our department, scholars of migration will find many potential collaborators and peers throughout the Faculty of Social Sciences. In particular, sociology and demography deal with issues such as migrants’ access to welfare states, displacement, emigration and much more. Furthermore, the Department of Government provides an excellent environment in which to conduct research on party politics and political behaviour, including issues related to migration such as the rise of anti-immigrant parties. https://politikwissenschaft.univie.ac.at/en/

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.

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​Application deadline: 12/10/2025

Reference no.: 4900

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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. 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.

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​Application deadline: 12/17/2025

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The basic salary of EUR 4,932.90 (14 times a year) 



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 postdoctoral

60 Centre for Teacher Education
Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until:  permanent
Reference no.: 4871

The advertised position at the Educational Competence Center Chemistry (AECC Chemistry) at the Center for Teacher Education (ZLB) is to be filled as of 1 March 2026, or as soon as possible, and is limited to four years.

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your personal sphere of play:

You will be assigned to the Austrian Educational Competence Center Chemistry (AECC Chemistry) at the Center for Teacher Education (ZLB) at the University of Vienna. The AECC Chemistry operates at the thriving intersection of pre- and in-service teacher education, schools, universities, as well as university colleges of teacher education in Austria. We conceptualise and implement innovative chemistry-specific educational research and professional development. Incorporating recent research findings into our teaching is of paramount importance for us. Subsequently, our expertise is requested for the development and revision of state-of-the-art curricula for schools and universities on a regular basis.

Our team’s research projects currently revolve around inquiry-based teaching and learning, green and sustainable chemistry, scientific reasoning, system thinking, and linguistic aspects of chemistry teaching and learning. We are looking forward to welcoming a committed post-doctoral researcher (4-year fixed-term contract) with a PhD earned in the field of chemistry education. We invite you to extend our current research areas and support the development of your individual profile.

Your future tasks:

You will participate in research, teaching and administration, i.e:


	You conduct research and professional development projects in the field of chemistry education using qualitative and quantitative methods
	You reflect on educational research and development from a theoretical, methodological, and classroom-level perspective
	You transform national and international educational research findings and apply them in chemistry teacher education
	You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	You provide supervision and advice for students in Bachelor-level and Master-level programmes
	You provide advice and support for doctoral students
	You publish in international journals and teacher journals
	You apply for projects and acquire third-party funding
	You plan and organise professional development courses
	You collaborate with the AECCs Biology and Physics
	You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.


This is part of your personality:


	Degree in chemistry education
	Completed doctoral program in chemistry education
	Experience in the field of chemistry education research
	Knowledge and skills especially in quantitative, but also qualitative educational research and statistical methods
	Excellent proficiency in written and spoken German
	High proficiency in written and spoken English
	Teaching experience in pre-service chemistry teacher education
	In-school teaching experience above and beyond pre-service teacher education programmes
	Team player with strong social/communication skills
	Organisational talent
	Demonstrated knowledge of academic structures and processes


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 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.
Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 4 years / 48 months 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
	Academic CV (incl. list of publications, list of courses held, list of lecturing activities)
	Certificate of completed doctoral/PhD studies
	Description of research interests and research plans / habilitation project, if applicable (1 page)
	Contact addresses of possible referees
	Via our  job portal / Apply now -  button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Anja Lembens  

anja.lembens@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: 01/06/2026 

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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 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna invites applications for a

Tenure-Track Professorship in Romance Linguistics: Language Acquisition

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies

Working hours: 40 |
Limited until:  permanent
Reference no.: 4897

The position

The professorship will focus on language acquisition in the Romance languages (L1, L2, foreign language acquisition, multilingualism) both in research and teaching. We expect a PhD in this field of research covering at least one of the three languages French, Italian and Spanish. The candidate is expected to represent at least two, ideally all three languages in research and teaching. The candidate should have experience and competences that cover both language acquisition theories and empirical methods of language acquisition research.

The professorship is part of a research-active department with a high potential for cooperation in the fields of language acquisition, in particular multilingualism, language contact and foreign language acquisition. The successful candidate will have many further opportunities to connect and cooperate with other departments in the faculty in fields including, but not limited to, psycholinguistics, applied linguistics, grammar theory, historical and comparative linguistics as well as socio- and variational linguistics.https://romanistik.univie.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.: 4897

Tenure Track Professorships

https://academicjobs.univie.ac.at/datenabfrage/TT1025PHILKU02


University of Venda

About the University of Venda

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World University Rankings 20251501+

Life Sciences 2025801-1000^th

Physical Sciences 20251001+

Social Sciences 2025801-1000^th

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University of Venda

About the University of Venda

Rankings

Life Sciences 2025801-1000th

Physical Sciences 20251001+

Social Sciences 2025801-1000th

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Key Student Statistics

Subjects Taught at the University of Venda

Arts and Humanities

Business and Economics

Computer Science

Education Studies

Engineering

Law

Life Sciences

Medical and Health

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Social Sciences

Life Sciences 2025801-1000^th

Social Sciences 2025801-1000^th