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Working at the Department of Communication
The University of Vienna is a place where knowledge grows, because people are inspired to excel.
With 20 faculties and centres, over 180 fields of study, and around 11,000 employees, it offers a work environment where everyone can find their place – whether in research, teaching, administration, technical services or management.
As part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Department of Communication is among the largest and most research-active communication science institutions worldwide. We stand for innovative research, dedicated teaching, and a collaborative working environment.
Below you can find the Department’s current job openings. Please note that we only accept applications for specific advertised positions and that all applications must be submitted exclusively via the University of Vienna’s recruiting portal.
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Senior Scientist (100%)
The Advertising & Media Psychology Research Group, led by Professor Jörg Matthes, seeks to fill the position of a Senior Scientist by October 1, 2026:
Extend of employment: 40 hours/week
Contract duration: Up until January 19, 2027, with the option to extend
Monthly gross salary: € 5.014,30 (2026)
Starting date: October 1, 2026
Deadline for applications: September 28, 2026Contact for question and queries: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jörg Matthes
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University Assistant Postdoc (100%)
The Computational Communication Science Lab, led by Professor Hajo Boomgaarden and Professor Annie Waldherr, seeks to fill the position of a University Assistant Postdoc by November 1, 2026:
Extend of employment: 40 hours/week
Contract duration: 6 years
Monthly gross salary: € 5.014,30 (2026)
Starting date: November 1, 2026
Deadline for applications: October 3, 2026Contact for question and queries: Univ.-Prof. Hajo Boomgaarden, PhD
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