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University Assistant postdoctoral

7 Feb 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universität Wien
Research Field
Educational sciences » Other
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Austria
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Job description:

The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for  more than 10,000 employees, of whom around 7,500 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a/an

University Assistant postdoctoral

60 Centre for Teacher Education

Startdate: 01.03.2024 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited until: permanent

Reference no.: 1661

With 28 subjects, one specialization and over 12,000 students enrolled in teacher education programmes the University of Vienna is the biggest teacher education institution in Austria. The Centre for Teacher Education is the organizational focal point for all questions regarding the teacher education programme at the University of Vienna. In cooperation with the other faculties and centres as well as the partner organizations of the 'Verbund Nord-Ost'; it aims to strengthen and further develop the quality of research and teaching in the field of teacher education. 

We are looking for a committed university assistant (post doc) to support the development of the General Subject Didactics research group at the Institute for Teacher Education. The position is to be filled for six years.

Requirements

Specific Requirements

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future position is in the work group of Prof. Dr. Martin Rothgangel. This position is the first postdoctoral position for General Subject Didactics, which also offers particular potential internationally. There are also many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with other Subject-matter Didactics departments and with the newly founded Doctoral School in Education.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

  • You build up an independent research profile in the field of General Subject Didactics.
  • You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of General Subject Didactics.
  • You publish internationally and give lectures.
  • You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
  • You prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation.
  • You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
  • You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
  • You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

•    Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Subject-matter Didactics
•    Outstanding dissertation
•    Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
•    Experience in research management and in leading project staff
•    Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
•    IT skills
•    Knowledge of empirical research methods is a significant advantage
•    Excellent knowledge of English (C1) / German (C1)
•    Team player and high social/communicative skills

Additional Information

Benefits

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.752,30 (14 times a year) for a period of X years / XX months increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universität Wien
Country
Austria
City
Wien
Postal Code
1010
Geofield

Contact

City
Wien
Website
Street
Universitätsring 1
Postal Code
1010