POSTDOC POSITION (F/M/X)

4 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Vienna Institute of Demography (VID)

Research Field

Sociology
Demography

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

8 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

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

Job ID: VID029PD224

The Vienna Institute of Demography (VID ) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW ), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, in collaboration with the University of Vienna is offering a

 

Postdoc Position (f/m/x)

in Quantitative Sociology, Demography or Quantitative Social Sciences

(full-time, 40h per week)

 

for a duration of two years.

 

We are looking for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to join our project “Consequences of divorce: Heterogeneity by marriage duration and gender” (CONDIV). This interdisciplinary project uses novel administrative data (register data) from Austria to investigate the consequences of divorce and partnership dissolution in three areas: (a) poverty, (b) residential mobility, (c) re-partnering. Join an international and interdisciplinary project team. The project is led by Valeria Bordone and Caroline Berghammer.

 

Your future position is at the Vienna Institute of Demography, Austrian Academy of Sciences (50%), which is part of the Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital (IIASA, OeAW, University of Vienna), and the Department of Sociology at the University of Vienna (50%). You will join a dynamic research environment with scientists working on a diverse array of disciplines in the social sciences.

 

Your tasks:

•    You conduct high-quality research with societal impact that is publishable in international top journals

•    You have a key role in all aspects of the research process, from data construction and analysis to independently drafting and publishing academic papers

•    You collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in sociology and demography

•    You present your research at international conferences, supported by travel funding

 

Your profile:

•    You completed a PhD in Sociology, Demography, Social Statistics, or a related discipline with a focus on quantitative methods (or are in the process of completing it)

•    You have excellent skills in quantitative methods

•    You have expertise particularly in the areas of panel data analysis, event history analysis and/or causal inference

•    You are interested in one or more of the following fields and topics: family sociology, gender inequalities, ageing, social stratification

•    You have proven experience working with microdata. Experience with register data is an advantage.

•    You excel in using statistical software, such as Stata or R

•    You have demonstrated your capacity to conduct original and rigorous research independently, and to prepare excellent publications

•    You are proficient in English (knowledge of German is an advantage as data documentation is often available only in German)

 

Our offer:              

•    Inspiring working atmosphere: Join an international and interdisciplinary academic team.

•    Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible working hours (around 40% home office upon agreement)

•    Excellent public transport connections: Your workplace in downtown Vienna, one of the most liveable cities globally, is easily accessible by public transport and bike

•    Further training and coaching: Deepen your skills with over 600 courses and trainings to choose from at the University of Vienna – free of charge

 

 

 

 

 

•    At the OEAW: a gross salary according to the collective agreement of at least € 4,750.10 (full-time based) per month. At the University of Vienna: at least a salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff of at least € 4,752.30 (full-time based) per month.

•    Equal opportunities: We look forward to diverse personalities in our team!

 

Your application includes:

•    A cover letter: Detailing your motivation for joining the project and how you meet the criteria set above

•    Your CV

•    Degree certificates and academic transcripts (copies) of previously completed university degree programmes (BA, MA/MSc and PhD)

•    Research papers: Up to two research papers that best represent your work

•    Name and e-mail address of up to two contactable referees

 

The starting date is July 1st , 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Working hours: 40 (part-time possible).

 

Please send your application in English including all relevant documents, certificates/references as a single PDF document titled “Lastname_Firstname.pdf” via e-mail to [email protected] (mentioning Job ID: VID029PD224) no later than April 30th , 2024. Job interviews are expected to take place online in the period 2nd -May 8th , 2024.  

 

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Sociology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Demography

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The Vienna Institute of Demography (VID)

Country

Austria

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Vienna

City

Vienna

Website

http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid

Street

Dr. Ignaz Seipel Platz 2

Postal Code

1010

STATUS: EXPIRED