Senior Lecturer/ University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D)

31 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Johannes Kepler University

Department

Institute of Philosophy and Scientific Method

Research Field

Philosophy » Philosophy of science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

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

Reference Number

23700-2024-000636

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 24,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future at Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have an immediate job opening for a:

Senior Lecturer/ University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a 40-hour/week (part-time), six-year position at the Institute of Philosophy and Scientific Method

Job Reference Number: 23700-2024-000636

 

Job Duties:

• Conduct independent research in any area of philosophy and science
• Develop, manage and execute independent and collaborative research projects
• Publish high-quality research at an internationally outstanding level
• Generate research income
• Demonstrate impact through research (e.g. informing practitioners/policy makers, promote research through public engagement or the media, develop impact case studies)
• Assume academic leadership responsibilities (e.g. in research, teaching and internationalisation)
• Develop, manage and teach university-level classes in philosophy in German and English
• Co-supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis
• Provide outstanding, quality education to enhance the student experience
• Participate in the institute’s administrative tasks

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in Philosophy of Science
• Possess a strong interest in rigorously pursuing philosophical research into the interrelations between science (including, but not limited to, the social sciences) and society
• Experience in academic research in philosophy of science
• Track record of publications in the institute’s core research areas: e.g. general philosophy of science, philosophy of social science, philosophy of economics, philosophy of medicine, foundations of statistics, history of economic thought, objective, causality, evidence
• Command of German sufficient for teaching in German language study programs (Level C1)
• Excellent command of English (level B2+)
• Teaching experience in the Higher Education sector with a focus on philosophy, especially philosophy of science
• Desirable: Track record in generating research income
• Desirable: experience in developing, managing and executing research projects
• Expertise and professional experience in managing international staff and external (project)partners

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,752.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Attractive continual educational opportunities
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Dynamic research environment
• Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

 

Application Deadline: 02/28/2024.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application or to the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Human Resource Management, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz. Please include “Job Reference Number 23700-2024-000636“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Univ.-Prof. Julian Reiss, PhD, E-mail: [email protected]

Requirements

Research Field

Philosophy » Philosophy of science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Johannes University Linz

Country

Austria

State/Province

Austria

City

Linz

Postal Code

4040

Street

Altenberger Straße 69

Where to apply

Website

https://karriere.jku.at/engage/jobexchange/showJobOfferDetail.do?jobOfferId=0cc…

Contact

City

Linz

Website

https://www.jku.at/en/the-jku/careers-entrepreneurial-opportunities/work-at-the-jku/job-openings/

Street

Altenberger Straße 69

Postal Code

4040

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED