University assistant (m/f/d, 20 hours per week, initially limited to one year, with a possible option of extend) - Institute of Conservation

The University of Applied Arts Vienna is looking for a university assistant (m/f/d, 20 hours per week, initially limited to one year, with a possible option of extend) for the Conservation and Restoration program at the Institute of Conservation – Textile Conservation Department, to start as soon as possible.

Employment requirements:

·      Completed study degree in textile conservation

·      Several years of practical work experience

·      Strong interest in teaching and research with students as well as in the further development of the field of textile conservation

·      Enthusiasm and enjoyment of working with students in practical conservation-restoration classes (ZKF), in project work in Austria and abroad, and in independent teaching (lectures, seminars, exercises, workshops, excursions)

·      Teaching skills, teaching experience desirable, creativity and openness to new formats of learning between theory and practice

·      Organizational skills, very good teamwork and communication skills

·      Access to international networks and relevant experts

·      Expertise in at least one field of textile conservation relevant to the present day (e.g., synthetic materials, pesticides/hazardous substances in collections, IPM in climate change, intangible heritage conservation, community-based conservation, female knowledge and craftswomanship, colonial provenance research and repatriation)

·      Excellent written and spoken German and English skills

·      If you do not have German language skills, you must provide proof that you have acquired level B1 within 2 years of starting work if your contract is extended

Job description:

·      Supervising and instructing students in practical conservation and restoration classes (ZKF), in project work in Austria and abroad, and in independent teaching (lectures, seminars, exercises, workshops, excursions)

·      Teaching and project organization, object acquisition

·      Further development of textile conservation together with students and teachers in the department and with other fields of study or workshops at the University of Applied Arts Vienna

·      Participation in the reorientation of the department and the field of study

·      Independent research activity

·      Expansion and maintenance of the workshop

The minimum monthly salary for this position is currently € 1,888.05 gross (14 times per year, based on 20 hours per week) and may be increased accordingly based on previous experience specific to the position in accordance with the collective agreement for universities (B1, salary scale for scientific/artistic university staff).

Qualified applicants should upload their written application with relevant documents by February 28, 2026 via our online application platform. Applications submitted otherwise will unfortunately not be considered.

The University of Applied Arts pursues an anti-discriminatory recruitment policy and, as an employer, stands for equal opportunities and diversity. We aim to increase the proportion of women among artistic, academic and general university staff, particularly in management positions, and therefore explicitly encourage qualified women to apply. In case of underrepresentation, women with equal suitability are prioritized.

The University of Applied Arts welcomes applications from people with disabilities. However, the place of work is not fully accessible for people with limited mobility.

We regret to inform you that applicants are not entitled to compensation for travelling and accommodation expenses.