University Assistant (postdoc)

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Independent research activities in the field of empirical second language acquisition research, in particular in the context of foreign language acquisition in schools
• Collaboration in research, teaching and administrative tasks at the Department of Subject-Specific Education/Unit of Languages, at the Faculty of Teacher Education and in research networks of the university; collaboration in organisational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures
• (Co-)supervision of students incl. (co-)supervision of final theses
• Independent organisation of courses and holding of examinations in the field of foreign language education with a focus on English
• professional development

Your profile:

• Completed doctoral or PhD studies in the field of foreign language education, a focus on (school-based) second language acquisition is desirable
• Teaching degree in modern languages (one of which must be English); university teaching experience in the field of foreign language education; (empirical) research in foreign language education; good knowledge of the Austrian school system
• German language skills (if not L1): C1 level according to CEFR; knowledge of English at C2 level according to CEFR
• The following qualifications are desirable: Research experience in foreign language education; publications in the field of second language acquisition/multilingualism in institutional contexts; school teaching experience in the field of modern languages
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to communicate and cooperate with other areas of subject-specific education at regional, national and international level

Euraxess:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/SOE-15731

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

https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/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/

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 07.05.2026 stating the code SOE-15731

Contact:

If you have any questions about the tender, please contact:

Univ.-Prof. MMag. Dr. Eva M. Hirzinger-Unterrainer
Email: eva.hirzinger-unterrainer@uibk.ac.at

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.