Tenure Track Professor of Psycholinguistics

Job Description

Initially the successful candidate starts as an Assistant Professor with a qualification agreement for a fixed term tenure phase of six years. After successful completion of the qualification goals, the position will be converted into a permanent Associate Professor position.

The professorship will be responsible for establishing psycholinguistic research as a new focus within the profile of the Department of Psychology. It has a strong foundation in theoretical linguistics and conducts empirical, cross-linguistic research on language processing and language change in connection with psychological processes of cognition and emotion, using both behavioural and neuroscientific methods (for instance affective computing). The research is interdisciplinary and aligns with the context of the field of excellence COLIBRI (Complexity of Life in Basic Research and Innovation) and the university network Brain and Behaviour. Networking and collaborating with other departments and conducting research on language is explicitly encouraged. In teaching, the position supports all curricula at the Department of Psychology (bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral studies in Psychology, as well as teacher training programme in Psychology and Philosophy).

Employment Requirements

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD) in the field of psychology or linguistics
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
• Several years of experience as post-doc or in a similar position
• Skills in attracting subject-specific project grants
• Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
• Professional experience abroad during academic career (at least 1 year)
• Good knowledge of German and English
• International experience in presenting papers and delivering lectures
• Experience in leading and administering research projects

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.

Application Documents

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications, numbered, with a complete bibliographic information, sorted by
  • monographs
  • (co-)edited volumes
  • journal articles
  • other information
• Submission of the three most important publications
• Presentation of any teaching and lecturing activities
• Presentation of any previous research projects and collaborations
• Exposé of future plans and goals in the field of research

Please submit your application documents in German or English.

We Offer

We offer a diverse, challenging, team-oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is € 81,314.80 gross per year after signing the Qualification Agreement.

Hearings

Planned dates of the applicant’s presentation: 20.11.2025 to 21.11.2025

About us

At the University of Graz, researchers and students work across a broad disciplinary spectrum to enlarge our knowledge, and find strategies to deal with challenges our society is confronted with and to shape tomorrow’s world. The University of Graz is a place which combines high quality academic research and teaching, where achievement is rewarded, careers are promoted, and social diversity is encouraged – all within a modern, award-winning working environment. Our motto: We work for tomorrow. Join us!

Contact

For further information please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Karin Landerl at +43 (0) 316 / 380 - 5127.

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.