University Assistant (praedoc) in the platform "Spacetrace" Universität Wien

Job description:

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 3,000 of them work in administration and organisation, around 7,700 do research and teaching. We are currently seeking a/an

University Assistant (praedoc) in the platform "Spacetrace"

Your personal sphere of influence:

This is part of your personality:

• You have a university degree (Master or equivalent) in the Social Sciences or in another field, if the applicant can provide evidence of significant prior experience in Science and Technology Studies;
• You have knowledge of the theories and methods of Science and Technology Studies;
• You can demonstrate the ability to successfully plan, conduct, and write up research;
• You are motivated to work in an interdisciplinary team with colleagues from STS and Physics (no background in physics needed!);
• You have excellent proficiency in English, proficiency in German (or readiness to acquire it) is an advantage;
• You are interested in team work and collective research activities;
• You have excellent organisational skills and the capacity to make long-term plans;
• You are reliable and well organised.

What we offer:

• A lively, active, and internationally oriented STS environment;
• Mentorship and a commitment to supportive supervision that helps you realise your research;
• Team culture with regular opportunities to exchange and socialise;
• Emphasis on work-life balance and on healthy research culture;
• Support and training through participation in the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences;
• Opportunities for internal training and coaching as well as enhancement of personal skills from the University of Vienna.
• The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position currently is € 3.776,10 (full time) and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of four years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience.
• Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to four years if the employer does not terminate it within the first twelve months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

It is that easy to apply, with:

• A Curriculum Vitae;
• A Letter of motivation specifying your capacities in the above mentioned areas of work;
• Transcripts of prior academic studies;
• A 3-5 page outline of your proposed PhD project in Science and Technology Studies on a topic relating to Space Governance, Innovation and Politics with a particular focus on space debris and sustainability
• Names and contact details of two referees.

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Nina Klimburg-Witjes

nina.witjes@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: 07/30/2026 

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