University Assistant (postdoc)

University of Innsbruck, Austria

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 08 Dec 2025

11 Nov 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Innsbruck
Department

Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture
Research Field

Language sciences » Linguistics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Austria
Application Deadline

8 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40 hours per week
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Start date/duration

  • 01.03.2026
  • for 6 years


Job profile:

Your tasks:

  • Independent research activities in the field of Romance linguistics (with a focus on French studies); collaboration on research projects, the production of publications, the organisation of conferences and events, etc.
  • Independent organisation of courses, examinations and supervision of students, including supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses (the latter limited to the dissertation subject and with the approval of the Dean of Studies)
  • Collaboration in organisational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

  • Above-average degree in a degree programme in Romance Studies or French/French Studies or a subject-related diploma or master's degree programme with a focus on linguistics
  • Completion of a doctoral or PhD programme in the field of Romance linguistics (at the latest by the start of the position)
  • Submission of a project outline for a research project in the field of French linguistics (max. 5 pages)
  • French and German language skills at least C1 according to CEFR
  • Willingness to teach courses independently and to supervise students
  • Ability to work in a team, willingness to cooperate, commitment, high communicative competence
  • A research project or research project in the field of media linguistics or linguistic pragmatics is an advantage.
  • The following are also advantageous: university teaching experience in the field of French linguistics and a good knowledge of Italian


Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15469

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at behindertenvertrauensperson-br1@uibk.ac.at .


Where to apply
Website
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15469

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

What the University of Innsbruck offers:

From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/


Additional comments

The University of Innsbruck as employer

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Romance Studies
Country
Austria
City
Innsbruck
Postal Code
A-6020
Street
Innrain 52 d

Contact
City

Innsbruck
Street

Innrain 52 d
Postal Code

A-6020

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