Professor of Migration and Transnational Studies with a focus on Southeast Europe

31 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Karl-Franzens-University Graz

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

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

The professorship covers the field of migration and transnational studies with a focus on the political sociology of Southeast Europe in a transnational context. The successful candidate will play an important role in the field of excellence “Dimensions of Europe”. A core research area in migration and transnational relations in Southeast Europe is expected, as well as the willingness to teach research-oriented courses especially in the master’s programme Southeast European Studies, in English. A good knowledge of German and at least one Southeast European language (Turkish or Greek desirable) is also expected.We also expect gender mainstreaming skills.

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
Employment requirements:

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
• Habilitation or equivalent qualification in Political Science or Sociology
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career)
• Success in attracting subject-specific project grants, particularly where competitively awarded third-party funds are concerned
• Skills in higher education didactics and online teaching
• Skills in the supervision and guidance of early career researchers
• Professional experience abroad during academic career
• Management and leadership experience
• Gender mainstreaming skills
• Core research area is migration and transnational relations in Southeast Europe
• Willingness to engage in research-oriented teaching, especially in the master’s programme in Southeast European Studies
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Outstanding knowledge of English
• Good knowledge of at least one Southeast European language (Turkish or Greek desirable)

Additional Information
Benefits

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is EUR 89.075,00 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.

Additional comments

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

Please submit your application documents (in German or English) in accordance with the general application guidelines (which can be found at http://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/Berufungsverfahren ) before the stated deadline. Your application documents should include the reference number of the position and be sent by email to:

[email protected]

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Centre for Southeast European Studies

Country

Austria

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Styria

City

8010 Graz

Website

https://jobsprof.uni-graz.at/

Street

Halbärthgasse 8

Postal Code

8010

STATUS: EXPIRED