University Assistant Predoctoral, Philological and Cultural Studies

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 30.09.2030
Reference no.: 5833

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 More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity 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 Praedoc at the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, you will be involved in research and teaching activities in the team of Prof. Dr. Judith Frömmer. Our research focuses on French and Italian literature and media studies, with a historical focus on the early modern period and early modernity, and a systematic orientation towards political theory and semantics, historical narrative research, and inter- and transmedial phenomena. Current research projects focus on the interplay between aesthetic, political and military concepts, the translation of early modern love poetry, the digital reconstruction of aesthetic spaces of perception and the poetics of supporting and minor characters in comedy.

The team currently consists of a professor, a postdoctoral assistant, a predoctoral assistant, an organizational assistant, and other staff working on the externally funded project "Petrarch in Global Translation: A Genealogy of Western Love".

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:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies of the team.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
• You participate in the organization of conferences and meetings.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed master's/diploma/teaching degree in Romance Philology or Comparative literature with a focus on Italian and French literatures.
• Dissertation project within the thematic and methodological focus areas of the research group.
• Excellent knowledge of either Italian or French is essential, combined with a solid foundation in the other language. Good knowledge of Latin and English is desirable.
• Other requirements are
  • Strong academic research, writing and presentation skills;
  • An overview of research methods and debates relevant to the field;
• We are looking for a team player with strong communication skills, an interest in project work, and the ability to responsibly carry out smaller academic projects—such as presentations, workshops, field trips, and, of course, their own dissertation—under supervision.

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 3776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. 3 p.)
• Master Degree / Diploma
• Via our  job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Judith Frömmer

judith.froemmer@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: 08/26/2026

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