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At Ca' Foscari University Venice, more than 700 professors and researchers work alongside more than 20,000 students within a dynamic and welcoming environment that fosters collaboration and research.
Driven by an innovative research agenda and cutting-edge teaching methodologies, the University attracts top-quality students, researchers, and administrative staff from around the world. It offers its international stakeholders tailor-made services to ensure their seamless integration into the university community.
To further enhance its world-class scientific profile, Ca’ Foscari University Venice constantly seeks to engage the best technological and human resources. This allows the institution to consolidate existing expertise while exploring new avenues of interdisciplinary research and challenging current academic paradigms.
Moreover, the University has obtained the full Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) certificate awarded by the Evaluating Committee.
With a view to enhancing an already world-class scientific profile, Ca’ Foscari seeks constantly to engage the best available technological and human resources to consolidate existing areas of expertise while exploring new avenues of interdisciplinary research and challenging current academic paradigms.
Moreover the University has obtained the full Human Resources Strategy for Researchers certificate awarded by the Evaluating Committee.
Job opportunities
Look up the open positions and research opportunities that are regularly published on the dedicated pages. Thank you for choosing Ca' Foscari!
Faculty
| Direct recruitment of European Research Council (ERC) grantees |
| Direct recruitment of Marie Skłodowska-Curie global fellowships as tenure track assistant professor - RTDb |
Ca' Foscari University hires the best talents in the world. Foreign candidates benefit from economic facilitations, tax exemption and preferential criteria are laid down for candidates with international experience. There are various option to become a faculty of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice:
Research opportunities for graduates and PhDs
PhDs
PhD Degree is the highest level of academic education. It is a limited admission degree programme and lasts for at least three years. It allows graduates to develop methods and skills to pursue highly qualified research.
Research fellows
Research fellowships allow Master’s Degree graduates to pursue short-term research (less than 12 months normally) including them in existing projects and research groups.
Short-term research fellowships
Research Contracts
The research contract is a fixed-term employment agreement lasting two years, created solely to carry out a research project. The contract can be renewed for another two years or extended by up to one year. Candidates eligible to apply must hold a PhD or another post-graduate degree (obtained in Italy or abroad), or be in the final year of their programme and expected to obtain the qualification within six months from the date of publication of the call for applications.
Calls for Research contracts [ITA]
Postdoctoral assignments
The postdoctoral assignment has the purpose of conducting research activities, as well as collaborating in teaching and Third Mission activities. It lasts at least one year and can be extended for a total duration of three years. Individuals who already hold a PhD or an equivalent foreign qualification, as evaluated by the university, may participate in the selection process for this position.
Calls for Postdoctoral assignments [ITA]
Research grant holders
There are no research grants calls available; discover the research grants expired calls.
Language assistance and administrative positions
Language assistants
The Language assistant (CEL) supports language learning, with specific class activities as well as preparing and updating teaching material.
Management, technical and support staff
Management, technical and support staff (PTA) carries out statutory tasks, management, accountability and special projects. Candidates apply through calls for applications and external mobility procedures from other public bodies.
Technical administrative employees [ITA]
Temporary advisors
Through direct selection for temporary advisors candidates can collaborate with Ca' Foscari University of Venice as experts with proven expertise and specialization. Applications are examined by a specific commission on the basis of the education, the resume and/or through an interview.
Last update: 26/02/2026