University Assistant postdoctoral Universität Wien

Job description:

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. 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

The Motivation Psychology Lab at the University of Vienna is searching for a post-doc researcher. Our lab provides a diverse and international research environment dedicated to integrating multiple theoretical perspectives to address fundamental psychological questions in the field of motivation. 

Job description:

We are looking for a collaborator with an interest and experience in investigating neural and psychophysiological processes of motivation, effort mobilization, and affective experience. Applicants should bring a sound knowledge of quantitative and experimental research methodology, statistics and experiment programming software, as well as excellent knowledge of spoken and written English. Specifically, knowledge on the assessment and analyses of psychophysiological indicators of mental effort (PEP, SBP) and affective experience (fEMG) is required. Tasks include scientific research and teaching in the field of motivation psychology, as well as administrative tasks at the department and faculty, and the management of a psychophysiology lab.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Integration into the motivation psychology lab (headed by Veronika Job) in research, teaching, and administration
• Participation in research projects on the role of basic processes of motivation, self-regulation, and effort mobilization
• International publications and presentations
• Responsibility for project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding
• Independent implementation of teaching
• Active student support
• Participation in evaluation processes and quality assurance
• Participation in the administration of the department and the faculty

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctorate in psychology (focus on motivation psychology, social psychology, psychophysiology, or educational psychology)
• Research and teaching experience in motivation psychology, social psychology, psychophysiology, or educational psychology
• Excellent knowledge of quantitative and experimental research methodology
• Excellent knowledge of statistic software (R, MPlus)
• Experience with scientific publications
• Social competence and ability to integrate into the motivation psychology lab

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and remote/hybrid 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 5.014,30 (14 times a year, gross) for a period of 6 years 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 with your:

• Scientific curriculum vitae
• Letter of intent
• Publications and lectures directory
• Statement on research interests in the field of motivation psychology 
• Doctoral Degree 
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Veronika Job Sutnar  

veronika.job@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.

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​Application deadline: 07/12/2026 

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