University Assistant (prae doc) [Austria]

 

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 184 fields of study, approx. 10.400 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a

University Assistant (prae doc)
at the Department of Sociology

Reference number : 14184

The Department of Sociology combines scientific research and teaching at the University of Vienna. The Department of Sociology, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, is influenced by the historical traces of the Viennese Sociology, which is dedicated to the understanding of social problems, empirical research and sociological theory. The Department announces a vacant prae-doc position within the field of family sociology.

The contract duration is 4 years with a preliminary limitation of 1,5 years and will automatically be extended to 4 years unless the employer hands in a non-extension declaration after 12 months.




Duration of employment: 4 year/s

Extent of Employment: 30 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:
Participation in research, teaching and administration:

• Participation in research projects / research studies
• Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations
• We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.
• Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Supervision of students
• Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
• Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration

Profile:
- Completed Master's degree or Diploma in Sociology or a closely related subject

• Professional competence in family sociology; knowledge in childhood or youth sociology is of advantage
• Sound methodical competence; knowledge in qualitative methods is of advantage
• Ability to successfully plan, conduct, and write up research
• Didactic competence and motivation to contribute to innovative university teaching
• Excellent organizational skills, high reliability, and the ability to work both independently and in a team
• Excellent English language skills (written and oral); very good proficiency in German is of advantage
• IT user skills

Desirable qualifications are

• Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning
• Knowledge of university processes and structures
• Experience abroad

We offer

• Attractive and diversified field of activity with independent areas of responsibility
• Cooperative and appreciative working environment
• Flexible working hours and homeoffice options
• Central location with very good public transport connections
• Extensive internal training opportunities within the university

Application documents

• Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal
• Academic curriculum vitae
• List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)
• Degree certificates

Research fields:

Main research field

Special research fields

Importance

Sociology

Genealogy

MUST

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 04.06.2023, mentioning reference number 14184.

For further information please contact Zartler-Griessl, Ulrike +43-1-4277-48244, Zalto, Anna Katharina +43-1-4277-49205.

The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.

Reference number: 14184
jobcenter@univie.ac.at

 

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