Assistant Professor (postdoc)

The University of Klagenfurt, with approximately 1,500 employees and over 12,000 students, is located in the Alps-Adriatic region and consistently achieves excellent placements in rankings. The motto “per aspera ad astra” underscores our firm commitment to the pursuit of excellence in all activities in research, teaching and university management. The principles of equality, diversity, health, sustainability and compatibility of work and family life serve as the foundation for our work at the university.

The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the earliest convenience:

Assistant Professor (postdoc)

Level of employment: 100%

Minimum salary: € 60.926,60 per annum (gross), Classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit.b

Limited to: 3 years with the option to extend to 6 years

Application deadline: by 6 March 2024

Reference code: 844/23

The position is assigned to the professorship "Applied Psychology for the 21st Century" (Prof. Dr. Helen Landmann). The research focus of the organizational unit includes environmental psychological issues (e.g. motivation of protest for and against the energy transition) as well as community psychological issues (e.g. success factors for intercultural communities) with a focus on emotional processes.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• independent research
• participation in the research and teaching projects run by the organisational unit
• independent delivery of courses
• supervision of students
• participation in organisational and administrative tasks and in quality assurance measures

Prerequisites for the appointment:

• doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field
• Independent scientific work on topics that are related to the research focus of the organizational unit
• Ability to implement psychological methods and statistical knowledge
• Willingness to engage in research, teaching and administration
• Teaching skills
• Language skills in English at the level required for international publications

Additional desired qualifications:

• Knowledge in the field of environmental psychology and/or emotion research
• Ability to conduct media analyses (e.g. topic modeling with Python)
• First relevant publications
• Ability to work in a team
• scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for imparting knowledge

Our offer:

The employment contract is concluded with a starting salary of € 4.351,90 gross per month (14x per year; previous experience specific to the job may be taken into account).

The University of Klagenfurt also offers:

• Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching
• Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/
• Diversity- and family-friendly university culture
• The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature and sports

The application:

If you are interested in this position, please apply in German or English providing the usual documents:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates

The position is advertised without the possibility of concluding a qualification agreement.

To apply, please select the position with the reference code [844/23] in the category “Scientific Staff” using the link “Apply for this position” in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/

Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by March 6, 2024 at the latest.

For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Helen Landmann (Helen.Landmann@aau.at). General information about the university as an employer can be found at https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/. At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if necessary, by the Representative for Disabled Persons.

The University of Klagenfurt aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore specifically invites qualified women to apply for the position. Where the qualification is equivalent, women will be given preferential consideration.

As part of its human resources policy, the University of Klagenfurt places particular emphasis on anti-discrimination, equal opportunities and diversity.

People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.