The habilitation represents one of the highest academic qualifications in the higher education system. It certifies not only outstanding research achievements but also the ability to independently represent a field in research and teaching. The habilitation confers the right to teach (venia docendi) – a significant step in an academic career and a sign of the highest academic recognition. Habilitated researchers make a significant contribution to the academic profile of our faculty: – They strengthen the international visibility of our research. – They bring in-depth expertise to the education of students, particularly in advanced studies and the supervision of doctoral dissertations. – They enrich academic exchange within the university as well as in collaborations with external partners from business, industry, and society.
Through their work, postdoctoral researchers make a valuable contribution to the knowledge society by developing new insights, advancing innovative methods, and disseminating knowledge sustainably both within and beyond the university. Below you will find all relevant information, forms, and guidelines regarding the postdoctoral qualification process at the University of Salzburg:
Satzungsteil Habilitationsverfahren
Guideline for Habilitations in „Human-Computer Interaction“
Guideline for Habilitations Computer Science
If you intend to submit a habilitation thesis, please arrange an appointment with the faculty office well in advance to submit your documents. The documents must be submitted no later than three weeks before your desired Senate meeting date. You can find the current Senate meeting dates here.
