University Assistant (Predoctoral) in Democratic Resilience and Regression

The University of Vienna invites applications for a University Assistant (Predoctoral) position in the Department of Political Science, specifically within the research area Transformations of Democracy. The role involves completing a PhD dissertation on democratic resilience and regression under supervision, contributing to research projects, publications, and conference presentations, and independently teaching courses. The position is initially limited to 1.5 years with potential extension to four years. Applicants must hold a completed Master's or Diploma in political science or a related field, demonstrate expertise in democracy research, strong theoretical foundations, and excellent English proficiency. Experience in academic writing, teaching, and research methods is desirable.