University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• as soon as possible
• for 3 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Systematic Theology

Extent of employment:

• 30 hours per week

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Dissertation in the field of dogmatics, fundamental or moral theology
• Collaborative and independent research in the above-mentioned field
• Administrative tasks in the organisation and assistance in the design of the doctoral programme Catholic Theology in a Globalised World
• Collaboration in the research focus Cultural Encounters Cultural Conflicts
• Teaching as required

Your profile:

• Completed relevant Master's, Magister or Diplom degree; experience with research projects in philosophy and theology
• Experience with administrative activities in the context of research and student supervision
• Interest in questions of systematic theology; knowledge of philosophy
• Very good command of German, good knowledge of English
• Publication experience (desirable)
• Ability to work in a team, reliability
• Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more! .

For this position, a minimum gross salary of € 2.786 per month (14 times)^*. Is stipulated in the collective agreement. Your actual starting salary will depend on your previous experience and will increase over the course of your employment.

^*as of 2025

13.03.2025 stating the code THEOL-14861

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The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.