University Assistant (Prae-Doc), mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Department of Musicology and Performance Studies

21 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Department

Department of Musicology and Performance Studies

Research Field

Arts » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

50 %

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

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

• Carry out independent research on music-related performance studies and/or performance practice, as well as independent teaching activities.
• It is expected that whoever holds this position will write a relevant dissertation as part of his/her appointment.
• Participate in the academic self-administration of the department and the mdw.

Salary: According to the Austrian collective agreement, the monthly gross pay is a minimum of € 1.789,40 (14 times/year). Depending on qualifications and previous experience, a maximum starting salary of € 2.121,30 gross is possible.

Requirements

Research Field

Arts » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

completed diploma or master’s degree in musicology, music theory, music education, performance studies or a related field

Specific Requirements

• experience in the area of historical and musicological interpretation research; familiarity with the discourse of music-related performance studies
• familiarity with topics in historical performance practice
• thorough knowledge of music history
• teaching aptitude

Languages

GERMAN

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Selection process

Applications in German or English language must be submitted in electronic form via the mdw application portal https://www.mdw.ac.at/bewerbungsportal . All application material (application letter, curriculum vitae, description of the dissertation project with max. 2 pages, relevant certificates) should be uploaded in PDF format.

The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna is committed to the equal treatment of all qualified applicants regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, world-view, age, or disability. The University is particularly interested in increasing the percentage of women working in the artistic, scientific and general university personnel ranks. It therefore expressly encourages qualified women to apply.

The mdw is committed to the continuous development and improvement of working conditions for artistic and academic staff as well as recruiting. For these efforts, the university was awarded the HR Excellence in Research label by the European Commission.

It should be specifically mentioned, however, that applicants who are invited to the audition will not receive remuneration from the university for incurred travel and hotel expenses.

Website for additional job details

https://www.mdw.ac.at/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Country

Austria

City

Vienna

Postal Code

1030

Street

Anton-von-Webern-Platz 1

Where to apply

Website

https://www.mdw.ac.at/bewerbungsportal/

Contact

City

Vienna

Website

https://www.mdw.ac.at

Street

Anton-von-Webern-Platz 1

Postal Code

A-1030

STATUS: EXPIRED