The Department of Demography (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Vienna) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to replace an employee on leave. The contract duration is initially set to 5 May to 25 August 2026, but has a high likelihood of being extended until 30 June 2027 (depending on the incumbent employee’s absence). The successful candidate should have an excellent command of demography and its methods, and is expected to participate in the Department’s research and teaching activities.
Your future tasks:
Active participation in research, teaching and administration, which means:
- High-quality research and publication activity
- Collaborating on research studies with a dynamic team of demographic experts
- Holding courses independently or in teams within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
- Involvement in research projects
- Involvement in the department’s administration, in research dissemination and in scientific and teaching activities.
Your profile:
- You completed a PhD in Demography or a closely related discipline with a focus on quantitative methods. You have an excellent knowledge of demography and its methods.
- You possess excellent skills in your area of specialization.
- You have proven experience of working with microdata.
- You excel in using statistical software, such as Stata, R or Python.
- You have demonstrated your capacity to conduct original and rigorous research independently and produce excellent publications.
- You have publications as the main author in renowned, subject-relevant, peer-reviewed outlets
- You are proficient in English (knowledge of German is not required).
Offer:
- Work-life balance: Employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
- Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
- Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
- Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
- Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year; full-time basis) increases if professional experience can be credited.
- Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!
How to apply:
- Scientific curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Cover letter including short work plan for the six-months position (max 1 page)
- Doctoral degree certificate
- Contact details of two persons who can provide reference letters
- Via University of Vienna job portal, apply now - button!
- Application Deadline: 22 March 2026