About this role

Praedoc (f/m/x)

Your Tasks

- Completion of your doctoral thesis

- Contribution to the project’s theoretical development, joint research output and activities

- Assistance with organising events and publishing co-edited volumes

- Presentation of your research at international conferences and workshops

- Publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals and/or edited volumes

Your Profile

- Completed Master’s degree in philosophy, political theory, political history of ideas, or another related discipline

- Solid qualification in political philosophy, political theory, and the history of political ideas

- Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English

- Organisational and teamwork skills

- Proficiency in using Office programmes; experience in editing and proofreading texts

Our Offer

- A three-year PhD position (50%) in a small collaborative project team at the Institute for Culture Studies and its “Knowledge Production” research group, with the possibility to enrol at the University of Vienna and the Vienna Doctoral School of Philosophy

- Close supervision and mentoring throughout the doctoral project

- Funding for attending conferences and organising workshops

- Opportunities for international collaboration and publishing

- Flexible working hours (up to 40% home office)

- A workplace in downtown Vienna, one of the most liveable cities globally, easily accessible by public transport and bike

The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 53.140,92 (full-time based), in accordance with the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). For part-time employment, the salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the agreed working hours.

Application
Please submit your application via the online portal (see link below). Applications can be submitted in German or English. Your application must include:

1. Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)

2. Description of the dissertation project, and how it relates to POLTRUTH (max. 5 pages including references)

3. Academic CV, including, if applicable, publications, conference presentations, teaching experience, organisational experience, and career breaks (max. 3 pages)

4. Scanned copies of all academic diplomas (BA and MA or equivalent degrees).

5. Writing sample (15-20 pages, e.g., journal article, chapter of MA thesis)

Deadline for application: 7 October 2026

For project-related questions, please contact:

Gerald Posselt [[email protected]]

Contact

Gerald Posselt [[email protected]]

Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences

Institut für Kulturwissenschaften | Institute of Culture Studies

1010 Wien, Bäckerstraße 13