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University Assistant postdoctoral at the Department of Islamic-Theological Studies Job Details | Universität Wien Please note that you can see the videos on this website only if you accept all cookies! Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. Jobs in Research & Teaching Jobs in Administration & Organisation The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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 at the Department of Islamic-Theological Studies 30 Faculty of Catholic Theology Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2026 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 20,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited contract until: Job ID: 6014 The Department of Islamic-Theological Studies is looking for two postdoctoral university assistants in the field of Islam in Contemporary Society who would like to be part of a committed and pleasant working atmosphere. Each position comprises 20 hours per week and is limited to 4 years. Your personal sphere of play: Your future workplace will be at the Department of Islamic-Theological Studies, primarily in the area of the professorship Islam in Contemporary Society. In addition to conducting independent research and developing research projects in the core disciplines of Islamic theology, you will be responsible for teaching at the Department. Your future tasks: Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means: • Development and advancement of an independent teaching and research profile • International publications and lectures • Support in the planning and organisation of meetings, conferences, symposia and workshops • Collaboration in the development of research projects and the acquisition of third-party funding • Independent organisation of courses, examinations and supervision of Islamic-Theological Studies students in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes • Participation in organisational and administrative tasks in teaching, research and Department management as well as in evaluation processes • Participation in the publication of the journal "Forum Islamic-Theological Studies" This is part of your personality: • Excellent German language skills (at least C1 level) are essential • Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Islamic-Theological Studies or a comparable discipline • Research in the field of Islamic theology with a focus on its relevance for European societies • Theological and interdisciplinary engagement with questions of religious plurality and interreligious dialogue • Empirical and conceptual research on Muslim life in Europe, in particular on the institutionalisation and organisation of Islamic communities • Analysing the interactions between Islamic law and European legal systems, including ethical issues in the areas of bioethics, economic ethics and environmental ethics • Development of theological and pedagogical concepts for Islamic educational work, particularly in the context of imam and counselling training and teaching in mosques • Critical reflection on socio-political discourses on Islam • In-depth analysis of Islamic theological discourses on reform and renewal in a global and European context • Experience in acquiring third-party funding for interdisciplinary and application-orientated research projects • Willingness to engage in international networking and interaction with research institutions and colleagues in Islamic theology and related disciplines • Outstanding dissertation • Proven research expertise and initiative through international publications in peer-reviewed journals • Experience in research management • Didactic skills and experience in e-learning • Good IT skills • Excellent knowledge of English (C1) • High level of written and oral communication skills • Ability to work in a team, social and communication skills, ability to take criticism • Independent and structured way of working What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and remote/hybrid work. 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 (full-time basis; 14 times a year) for a period of 4 years increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: • With your letter of motivation • With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent • With your list of publications • With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.) • With a description of your research interests and research plans / if applicable, your habilitation project • With a list of your teaching activities • With a list of your lecture activities • Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters • Doctoral Degree • Via our job portal/ Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Zekirija Sejdini 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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. 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