University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)

The Institute of Architecture and Design, in the Research Unit of Gestaltungslehre and Design (Prof. Pier Paolo Tamburelli), is offering a position as a university assistant (pre-doctoral) starting in November 2026 (30 hours per week, limited to expected 4 years) with the following tasks.

Tasks:

• Collaboration on research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
• Cooperation and guidance of students
• Research and project activity
• Writing a PhD and publications
• Participation in scientific events
• Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in one of these fields: architecture, urban design, landscape architecture
• Skillful and responsible in experimental work
• Experience in the following scientific fields: architecture, architectural theory, urban design
• Very good skills in German and English communication and writing
• Interest in research in the field as well as supervision and work with students
• Very good communicative skills and team competences and innovative ability

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial and international team
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,832.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until 03.09.2026.