Student Assistent at the Institute for Ethics and Law in Medicine

222 Department for Ethics and Law in Medicine
Startdate: 05.02.2024 | Working hours: 14 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. C
Limited until: 04.02.2026
Reference no.: 1897

Your heart beats for interdisciplinary science and you would rather sooner than later gain scientific professional experience and competence in a renowned research platform (Institute for Ethics and Law in Medicine)? In addition, you are a teamplayer, your are eager to acquire new skills, and you want to participate actively in quantitative and qualitative research? We have just the challenge for you: We are looking for personalities who want to work with us on issues of medical law and medical ethics which concern our today and tomorrow.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a student assistant, you will complement the research team at the research platform "Institute for Ethics and Law" and take over supportive tasks such as, e.g., processing and evaluating quantitative and qualitative data.

The focus of our research is currently placed on the issue of Assisted Suicide.

Our team consists of professors from a diverse range of scientific expertise, several (external) scientific associates,two prae docs, two student assistants and two administrative colleagues.

What is particularly important to us as a team is committed cooperation, enthusiasm for current research projects, and exchanging ideas over collective lunch breaks.

Your future tasks:

• You will work on research projects and scientific studies, especially in the field of the issue of Assisted Suicide.
• You will support the preparation of events (meetings, conferences, round tables, network meetings, etc.).
• You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.

This is part of your personality:

• Ongoing Bachelor-/Master-/Diploma studies in the field of Sociology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Psychology, Nursing Science, Law, Political Science, or similar
• IT user skills, e.g., Microsoft Office and internet skills.
• The working language will be German; excellent procifiency (level C1) in both active and passive language skills is thus required.
• First (practical) experience in quantitative as well as qualitative research and data processing would be desirable.
• Basic experience in academic writing would be an asset.

What we offer:

Study-friendly working hours: Working hours upon agreement.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of a committed academic team within an intriguing research area and a fair working environment.

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

Internal further training: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. 

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

Your salary as a student assistant will be max. EUR 1.190,10 for a weekly 20 hours working load. 

It is that easy to apply:

• With your curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation,
• relevant certificates (transcript of records, recommendations from previous employments, etc.),
• and a confirmation of enrolment regarding your current course of studies.

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Stella Maria Spanlang

[email protected]

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women  and diversity . We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 01/21/2024

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