University Assistant (postdoc)

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Independent research in the field of interpreting studies; academic publication and presentation activities
• Independent research-led teaching; supervision of Bachelor's/Master's theses; participation in conference interpreting exams
• Participation in interpreting research projects
• Collaboration in organisational and administrative tasks
• Continuing education

Your profile: Necessary qualifications:

• Above-average diploma, MA or comparable degree in conference interpreting
• Above-average doctorate in the field of conference interpreting or community interpreting (a meaningful abstract of the dissertation must be enclosed with the application documents)
• Demonstrable interest in interpreting research (a description of the planned research project(s) must be enclosed with the application documents)
• C2 level competence in German, competence level C2 in another language spoken at the institute, preferably French or Russian
• Desired qualifications: Experience with CAI tools in research/teaching or as a trainer in the field of community interpreting
• Several years of professional experience in conference interpreting or community interpreting
• Teaching experience in the field of conference interpreting
• Ability to work in a team, independence, critical thinking skills

Euraxess:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/PHIL-KULT-15484

The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:

https://www.uibk.ac.at/de/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile/#post-doc

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!

https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 17.12.2025 stating the code PHIL-KULT-15484

Contact:

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.

The University of Innsbruck bears the "We are inclusive" seal of approval. We therefore expressly invite qualified individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply.