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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 34 Faculty of Law Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)  Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 5641 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: As a university assistant prae doc you will join the new team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Claudia Wutscher, BA and take on tasks such as active participation in teaching as well as in research and publication projects. The team will focus on Austrian and European public law. 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: Dissertation writing: you conduct research on your topic, spend one third of your working time on your dissertation or other independent research activities with the aim of deepening your own professional and scientific knowledge. You collaborate in research, teaching and administrative tasks at the Institute. You participate in audits and evaluation activities. You are involved in student support. You are entrusted with the independent execution of courses and holding of examinations. This is part of your personality: Degree: you have completed your diploma/master's degree in law, which entitles you to study for a doctorate, or an equivalent qualification with a focus on Austrian and European public law. Knowledge and areas of interest: You have demonstrable knowledge and focus of interest in Austrian or European public law, ideally through experience in institute operations and/or teaching experience. In addition, you already have experience or at least willingness in using multimedia teaching and learning formats. You bring specific interests in the research areas focused on in the department (public economic law, law of the eocnomic and monetary union, digital (markets) law, banking and financial markets law, budgetary law, sustainability law, fundamental rights, interplay between EU law and national law). You already have specific ideas for topics, or can envisage writing your dissertation in one of these areas. You have an excellent command of German (at least C1 level) as well as knowledge of foreign languages (English at least C1 level; knowledge of other languages would be an advantage) and, ideally, have already gained experience abroad. You have qualified computer skills in connection with the preparation of legal texts and ready-to-publish manuscripts. You work independently, thoroughly, and are both a good communicator and team player. 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 3.776,10 (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 meaningful curriculum vitae degree certificates List of publications, proof of teaching experience (if available) Via our  job portal If you have any questions, please contact: Corinna Hofrichter corinna.hofrichter@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: 06/30/2026 Prae Doc

We are seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow to join our Experimental Fluid Mechanics team!  You will work under the supervision of Prof. Bharathram Ganapathisubramani, collaborating with PhD students and other postdoctoral researchers within the group.  Key responsibilities include: Carry our measurements of turbulent flows under realistic conditions (effects of roughness, pressure gradient, surface textures etc) Develop relevant new diagnostic techniques to access new aspects of the flow Analyse data and develop new data-driven models that can be used for predictions Publish and present findings in relevant journals/conferences.  You should hold a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Aerodynamics or Fluid Mechanics. Experimental experience is essential; Excellent communication and writing skills are required. Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We particularly encourage women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBT and disabled applicants to apply for this position. In recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science we were awarded an Athena SWAN bronze in 2013 and 2016. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy**, onsite childcare facilities. The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities. Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Ganapathisubramani (g.bharath@soton.ac.uk). Working at the University of Southampton: Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

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 - FWF project RE-SECURE 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 5730 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! About this position: We are currently seeking a Doctoral Researcher (Prae-Doc) to join the FWF ASTRA project RE-SECURE – Remaking Security: Technopolitics in the Global East, led by Dr. Dagmar Vorlíček, at the Department of Sociology. If you are passionate about interdisciplinary research on security, and would like to contribute to an innovative international research project, we look forward to your application. Start date: 1st October 2026 Duration: 4 years Extent: 30 hours/week (0.75 FTE) About the project: RE-SECURE – Remaking Security: Technopolitics in the Global East explores how expertise developed under past political regimes can be renegotiated and adapted for new security purposes. Focusing on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a region marked by profound political transformations from the Cold War to the present, the project rethinks the study of security by theorizing how ways of “doing security” are shaped by history, technology, and global connections. The project will examine both the symbolic and material dimensions of remaking security, while combining desk research, archival work, and field research. By analysing how technoscientific practices interact with societal understandings of risk and global politics, RE-SECURE will develop an original, historically grounded, and decentered perspective on security from the perspective of the “Global East.” Your future tasks: As a doctoral researcher, you will develop your own dissertation project within the framework of RE-SECURE while contributing actively to the collaborative research agenda. Your responsibilities include: Building an independent research profile in sociology of security Developing and conducting a case study on science diplomacy in Austria Planning and executing qualitative empirical research (combining interviews, document analysis, and archival research) Contributing to comparative and conceptual work across the project’s case studies Publishing and presenting research results nationally and internationally Participating in project meetings, workshops, and research activities of the department Contributing to literature reviews, conceptual development, and joint publications of the RE-SECURE team Engaging in the broader academic life of the faculty You will receive structured supervision and mentoring, including support in academic writing, publishing strategies, research design, and grant writing. Your profile: Completed MA degree (or equivalent) in sociology, political science, STS, international relations, history, or a related discipline Strong interest in security studies, sociology of expertise, and/or technopolitics Solid grounding in qualitative research methods Demonstrated research competence and strong analytical skills Excellent written and spoken English, knowledge of German is an advantage Experience with archival or field research is an asset Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team What we offer: Integration into an ambitious FWF-funded international research project Close supervision and structured mentoring by the PI Training in grant writing, academic publishing, and project management Opportunities to develop an interdisciplinary profile in security studies Support in career development and future academic applications A dynamic and collaborative research environment 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. Salary according to the FWF salary rates (prae-doc level). How to apply: Please submit the following documents in a single PDF file: Motivation letter (max. 2-3 pages), outlining your research interests and how you would contribute to the project RE-SECURE Academic CV Writing sample (e.g., MA thesis or article manuscript) Contact details of two academic referees (name, institutional affiliation, email address) Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Dagmar Vorlicek dagmar.vorlicek@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: 06/30/2026