Two University Assistant (m/f/d, 20 hours a week each) in the field of Architectural Design 2 - Studio Space Popular

The University of Applied Arts Vienna is looking for two University Assistant (m/f/d, 20 hours a week each) in the field of Architectural Design 2 - Studio Space Popular (led by Univ.-Prof Fredrik Hellberg and Univ.-Prof Lara Lesmes) starting on October 1st, 2026, for the duration of a parental leave (expected to be limited until January 31, 2028).

Studio Space Popular is focussed on Transmedia Architecture through design and theory. Transmedia Architecture defines the experience of space through multiple means: physical and virtual. We develop architecture that considers physical bodies and virtual beings equally. Working at the intersection of the built and the virtual environments, we imagine alternatives towards responsibility and solidarity in the ways we design, build and inhabit our buildings, cities, towns and villages, enabled by media. We are committed to alternative forms of practice and anticolonial approaches to architecture and pedagogy.

We are looking for a person to join our team in the capacity of an assistant, involving regular teaching in a design studio environment and research contributions to the studio. While our focus involves the use of technology, technical skills are not a requirement for this position. We are looking for candidates with experience and interest in architecture and media theory, new forms of living derived from the internet and digital cultures, and approaches to practice that challenge dominant legacies in the discipline.

Employment requirements:

·        Bachelor´s degree in architecture

·        Excellent English language skills, good command of German

Applicants should have:

·        Teaching skills in conveying fundamentals of architectural design

·        Pedagogic competence and experience in the fields of academic teaching

·        Professional experience in academia and professional practice

·        Excellent understanding of contemporary architectural discourse, urban strategies, and media critique, with focus on the climate emergency and the social, political, demographic and technological challenges of the 21st century

·        Advanced practical skills in detailing of design solutions for architecture

·        Commitment in administrative and organisational matters

Information about the department can be found here: Link

The minimum monthly salary for this position is currently € 1,888.05 gross (paid 14 times a year based on a 20-hour workweek) and may be increased accordingly through the recognition of job-specific prior experience in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Universities (B1, salary scale for academic/artistic university staff).

Qualified applicants should upload their written application, including a portfolio, by August 22, 2026 via our online application portal. Unfortunately, applications submitted by other means cannot be considered.

The University of Applied Arts Vienna maintains a non-discriminatory hiring policy and is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We aim to foster a wide range of gender identities, ages, and cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds among our staff. We also strive to maintain a high proportion of women among our artistic-academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications and suitability, women—in cases of underrepresentation—will be given priority.

The University of Applied Arts Vienna welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Unfortunately, we must point out that applicants are not entitled to reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses.