University assistant predoctoral - Short-term Finishing Contracts

With the ViDSS Short-term Finishing Contracts, the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences supports doctoral candidates in the final phase of their doctoral studies. Four 3-months positions as University assistants (prae doc) are offered for student members of the ViDSS who have successfully passed the public presentation at the Faculty, concluded the doctoral thesis agreement and, since then, submitted progress reports on a regular basis (at least annually). Applicants should have an excellent study record (duration of studies, grades) and provide evidence of relevant academic achievements (conference presentations, publications, etc.). The doctoral thesis should be completed and submitted at the end of the employment. At the time of the application, approximately half of the doctoral thesis should be finalised. If candidates conduct an empirical doctoral thesis project, data collection must be completed upon submission of an application for the position.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Independent research and finalisation of the research project as detailed in the candidate’s doctoral thesis agreement
• Cooperation in publications, academic articles, and presentations
• Participation in the organisation of meetings, conferences and symposia
• Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Participation in the department’s administration