Assistant Professor (Postdoc) in Sociology

Hours:

Full Time

Contract Type:

6 years, fixed-term 

The University of Klagenfurt invites applications for a six-year fixed-term position in Sociology (all genders welcome) attached to the Professorship of General Sociology (Allgemeine Soziologie) in the Department of Society, Knowledge and Politics. The preferred starting date is 1 September, 2026. 

Your responsibilities

• 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 

Please see the official description of the position by clicking the 'Apply' button

Your profile

• 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 

This distinguishes you additionally

• 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 University of Klagenfurt is located at the intersection of Alpine and Mediterranean cultures, in a region with an exceptional quality of life.
• Flexible working hours and remote options

We look forward to receiving your application under the reference code 214/26 no later than July 8, 2026.

This Assistant Professor (postdoc) position is non-tenure-track.

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) 

Please contact Dr Mathis Ebbinghaus (mathis.ebbinghaus@aau.at) with any questions.

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held via Zoom.

Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) is legally binding.

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