OeAW - Discovering the future

As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.

2 Student Positions (f/m/x) in "Sprachdynamik in Österreich"

Job ID: ACDH166STUD125

The Linguistics Research Department at the Austrian Centre for Digital Humanities (ACDH), an institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria's largest non-university institution for basic research, is seeking to fill

 

2 Student Positions (f/m/x)
(37,5%, 15hrs/week, until 31.12.26)

Your Tasks

As a student assistant, you will work on the Austrian Academy of Sciences' long-term project ‘Language Dynamics in Austria (DynAT)’. The project focuses on language variation and language change in Austria yesterday and today, with a particular focus on lexis (vocabulary).

Your tasks will primarily include assisting with the preparation and evaluation of language data, supporting the project team with research tasks and publications, and organizing project-related events (especially conferences and workshops).

Your Profile

  • You are enrolled in a Master's programme in German Studies
  • Experience in the field of variation linguistics, dialectology and/or lexicology
  • Experience in the preparation and analysis of language data
  • Experience with digital tools and methods

Our Offer

  • An international, diverse team in the heart of Vienna
  • Strong focus on innovation and new technologies in an exciting multidisciplinary work environment
  • Flexible, family-friendly working hours
  • Independent, autonomous work where you can contribute your own ideas and initiative
  • A work environment where you can further develop your own interests and skills
  • Open communication and corporate culture (open door policy)
  • Gross monthly salary of at least EUR 1,012.87 in accordance with the ÖAW collective agreement
  • Start date: March 1, 2026

 

We look forward to receiving your electronic application (including a cover letter, CV and references) via online platform. Application deadline: 01.02.2026. 

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The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Contact

ACDH Central Office  |  acdh-office@oeaw.ac.at
ACDH | 1010 Vienna, Austria
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences | https://www.oeaw.ac.at/