Research Project Assistant (m/f/d)

The Anton Bruckner Private University, funded by the State of Upper Austria, offers approximately 850 students artistic, artistic-pedagogical, and artistic-academic degree programs in the fields of music, theater, and dance. The strong blend of internationality, deep roots in the regional cultural and educational landscape, diversity, and work‑life balance provides staff an attractive and diverse work environment.

The following position is available at the ITG Institute starting June 1, 2026:

Research Project Assistant (m/f/d)

30 hours per week, 75% of full-time employment

The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) is funding the research project “Being moved” by music in the 19th century (2026–2029) as part of the Weave program and in cooperation with the University of Cologne (Prof. Frank Hentschel). This three‑year project examines the conditions of “being moved” based on a comprehensive and systematic analysis of a wide variety of textual sources. In the spirit of historically oriented music psychology, the research investigates whether there were specific musical characteristics and patterns capable of triggering a particularly strong affective response. To carry out the project, the Anton Bruckner Private University (project leader: Prof. Markus Neuwirth) is seeking a project assistant in the position of a research assistant (pre‑doc).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (preferably in music theory and/or musicology or a related discipline)
• Background in music theory and analysis
• Willingness to collaborate and work well in a team
• Regular attendance at the Anton Bruckner Private University
• Experience with academic research projects, publications, digital corpus research, digital humanities, and computational and quantitative methods is desirable

The following documents must be included:

• Letter of motivation
• Resume (in table format)
• Certificates, diplomas, and documents attesting to qualifications relevant to the position
• Documentation of previous achievements in the field of scientific research
• Two references for letters of recommendation

Please note that only applications submitted in full via our job portal will be considered in the further selection process.

Role & Responsibilities

• Contributed to research and administrative tasks for the three‑year research project “Being moved” by music in the 19th century
• Close team work with project colleagues in Linz and Cologne
• Participation in international conferences and workshops
• A culture of appreciation and leadership in an artistic environment
• The freedom to work independently as part of a dynamic team, with flexible working hours and a remote work policy
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Workplace wellness programs and other benefits, employee events
• We give our employees extra time off and offer the option of a sabbatical
• Initially limited to 18 months, with the possibility of extending for an additional 18 months

Based on a part‑time position of 30 hours per week, the minimum monthly gross salary is €2,776.78. Classification is carried out in accordance with Annex 1 of the statutes and service regulations, in salary group D. The actual salary depends on creditable prior professional experience.

Please submit your application documents exclusively via our job portal by April 15, 2026 at the latest. We look forward to getting to know you!

In line with its mission statement, Anton Bruckner Private University strives to achieve a diverse and socially representative staff structure. Therefore, we welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their differences. We do not consider gender identity, disability status, migration background, or membership in any other underrepresented group as decisive factors. The sole criteria for a successful application are the candidate’s personal and professional qualifications for the advertised position.

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