University Assistant Postdoc

Universitat Wien

Posted: 11 July 2026 - Vienna, Austria

About this opening

The University of Vienna is looking for a University Assistant Postdoc in the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, starting from August 3, 2026, for a duration of 3.5 months. The successful candidate will engage in research, teaching, and administration, developing an independent research profile in Anglophone Literatures and/or Cultures, including intersectionality, postcolonial theory, and gender studies. Responsibilities include participation in research projects, international publication, teaching BA and MA students, and administrative tasks. Applicants should have a completed PhD in Anglophone Literature and/or Cultural Studies, a strong dissertation, and excellent English skills.

Position details

  • Reference: 5925
  • Role area: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Literature and Cultural Studies
  • Language: English
  • Start date: 3 August 2026
  • Application deadline: 17 August 2026