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University Assistant (post doc)

5 May 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Faculty of Philosophy and Education
Department
Department of Education
Research Field
Educational sciences » Research methodology
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Austria
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
14057
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
0
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Active participation in research, teaching and administration. This involves
- Internationally oriented research in the field of education and life course.
- Publications in relevant English-language ISI journals
- Presentations of own research at international conferences
- Development of an externally funded project
- Participation in the organization of workshops, meetings and conferences
- Independent teaching of courses in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in educational science as defined by the collective agreement.
- Participation in research and teaching administration
- Supervision of students

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

- Completed PhD with a focus on education in the life course
- Publications on relevant topics in English-language journals
- Proficiency in quantitative (qualitative, if applicable) methods of educational research
- Proven international research optics and experience
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Teaching experience at universities
- Computer user skills

In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have
- Commitment to teaching courses, mentoring students and introducing them to the current state of research.
- Organizational and team skills
- Experience with international cooperation, international networks and/or work

Application documents
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given)
- Description of research interests and research agenda / of the intended habilitation project (if applicable)
- Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference

Specific Requirements

- Completed PhD with a focus on education in the life course
- Publications on relevant topics in English-language journals
- Proficiency in quantitative (qualitative, if applicable) methods of educational research
- Proven international research optics and experience
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Teaching experience at universities
- Computer user skills

In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have
- Commitment to teaching courses, mentoring students and introducing them to the current state of research.
- Organizational and team skills
- Experience with international cooperation, international networks and/or work

Application documents
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given)
- Description of research interests and research agenda / of the intended habilitation project (if applicable)
- Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference

Research Field
Educational sciences » Research methodology
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

- Completed PhD with a focus on education in the life course
- Publications on relevant topics in English-language journals
- Proficiency in quantitative (qualitative, if applicable) methods of educational research
- Proven international research optics and experience
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Teaching experience at universities
- Computer user skills

Selection process

- Completed PhD with a focus on education in the life course
- Publications on relevant topics in English-language journals
- Proficiency in quantitative (qualitative, if applicable) methods of educational research
- Proven international research optics and experience
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Teaching experience at universities
- Computer user skills

Additional comments

The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. At present, about 88,000 students are enrolled in 180 courses at the University of Vienna. The University of Vienna is also the largest teaching and research institution in Austria with 8,900 employees, 6,700 of whom are scientists and academics.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Education
Country
Austria
State/Province
VIENNA
City
Wien
Postal Code
1090
Street
Sensengasse 3a

Where to apply

E-mail
jobcenter@univie.ac.at

Contact

City
Wien
Website
Street
Sensengasse 3a
Postal Code
1090
E-Mail
ziv.bildungswissenschaft@univie.ac.at
Phone
+43-1-4277-46701
Fax
+43-1-4277-9467