Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track (all genders welcome)

Work where science meets quality of life: The University of Klagenfurt is a dynamic and internationally oriented research university in the heart of the Alps-Adriatic region. With around 1,700 employees and 13,000 students, we combine an excellent research environment, innovative teaching, and an open, appreciative culture. Our core values – equality, diversity, health, sustainability, and the compatibility of work and family – shape our daily interactions.

The University of Klagenfurt invites applications for the following position attached to the Professorship of General Sociology (Allgemeine Soziologie) in the Department of Society, Knowledge and Politics at the Faculty of Social Sciences. The preferred starting date is September 1, 2026:

Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track (all genders welcome)

Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week)

Minimum salary: € 70,200.20 per annum (gross), Classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit.b

Fixed-term: 6 years

Application deadline: July 8, 2026

Reference code: 214/26

• Conducting independent, high-quality research in sociology and developing an internationally visible research profile
• Independent and innovative teaching, as well as student supervision
• Participating in the research and teaching projects of the General Sociology research group
• Participating in academic self-governance, including serving as Director of Studies for the BA programme Social Sciences
• English-language teaching within the BA programme Social Sciences: 4 semester contact hours per week (2 courses per semester), including examinations and student supervision; a reduction to 3 semester contact hours per week is envisaged when serving as Director of Studies
• Contributing to administrative tasks in the department and to quality assurance measures
• Participating in the organisation of seminars, conferences and other events of the research group

• Doctoral degree in sociology or a related field. This requirement must be fulfilled at least two weeks before commencing employment – at the latest, August 18, 2026.
• Excellent empirical research profile in any area of sociology
• Ability to teach quantitative methods
• Excellent record of, or clear potential for, publishing in leading international social science journals, commensurate with career stage, as evidenced by publications or manuscripts at the revise-and-resubmit stage
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Specializations in political sociology, analytical sociology, intergroup relations, historical sociology, computational social science, political conflict and violence, social movements, or related fields are particularly welcome
• Experience or clear potential in acquiring and/or managing third-party-funded projects, and willingness to contribute to future grant applications and projects of the research group
• Excellent teaching record or clear potential for excellence in university teaching
• Willingness to contribute to the research activities and intellectual profile of the research group
• Ability to work constructively in a research team

Why you will enjoy working with us:

• The employment contract is for the position as Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track, and stipulates a starting salary of € 5,014.30 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognised in accordance with the collective agreement)
• The University of Klagenfurt is a young, dynamic, and innovative research university located at the intersection of Alpine and Mediterranean cultures, in a region with an exceptional quality of life. The university’s Development Plan identifies scholarly excellence in appointments, favourable research conditions, good supervision ratios, and the promotion of early-career researchers as among its guiding principles and priority goals
• Work where it works best for you – thanks to flexible working hours and remote options
• Team spirit meets diversity – bring your individual background into our dedicated team
• Sustainably mobile – your workplace is on our green campus and easily accessible by public transport
• With us, equal opportunities apply to all: We look forward to every additional personality in the team
• Personal and professional development through diverse offers
• Numerous attractive additional benefits – including a company pension contribution
• Family-friendly and health-promoting university culture – our family services support staff with questions around childcare, compatibility, and family life and offer flexible care and holiday programmes. At the same time, we strengthen health and well-being with a diverse sports, massage, and preventive care programme – see https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/

We look forward to receiving your application including curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, and certificates via our Job Portal under the reference code 214/26 no later than July 8, 2026. Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by the application deadline (July 8, 2026). However, candidates who fulfil all other required qualifications but do not yet hold the required doctoral degree may apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement at least two weeks before commencing employment. Given the preferred starting date of September 1, 2026, this requirement must be fulfilled no later than August 18, 2026.

This Assistant Professor (postdoc) position is non-tenure-track and is advertised without a qualification agreement.

If you are interested in this position, please apply in English with the following documents:

• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• Two-page research statement outlining current and planned research

Please also provide:

• Contact details of two referees who may be contacted after shortlisting
• One writing sample, such as a dissertation chapter, a solo- or first-authored published article, or a draft manuscript
• Proof of all completed higher education programmes (certificates and, where available, transcripts)

Do you have further questions? Please contact Dr Mathis Ebbinghaus (mathis.ebbinghaus@aau.at). Recruitment and staff matters at the University of Klagenfurt are accompanied by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure as well as by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if applicable, by the Representative for Disabled Persons.

The University of Klagenfurt strives to increase the proportion of women in all areas where they are underrepresented and expressly encourages qualified women to apply. The university is committed to anti-discrimination, equal opportunities, and diversity. People with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly encouraged to apply.

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held via Zoom. Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be reimbursed.

Translations into other languages shall serve informational purposes only. Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) is legally binding.