Social Scientist with a focus on GIS, cartography and mixed methods (praedoctoral or postdoctoral)

13 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität Wien

Research Field

Sociology » Social changes
Sociology » Social shaping of technology
Sociology » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

3 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 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

Job description:

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an 

Social Scientist with a focus on GIS, cartography and mixed methods (praedoctoral or postdoctoral)
49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Startdate: 01.04.2024 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 31.03.2025
Reference no.: 2015

At the University of Vienna, around 7,500 academic staff members thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world.

Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!
 

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a Social Scientist with a focus on GIS, cartography and mixed methods (praedoctoral or postdoctoral position) in the InfraNorth project you will join the research team around Professor Peter Schweitzer. The project funded by the European Research Council explores how residents of the Arctic engage with transport infrastructures and their intended and unintended local consequences.The focus of research is the role of transport infrastructures in sustaining northern communities.

Our approach combines ethnographic fieldwork with mapping, future scenario workshops and archival research. Quantitative population data and a survey about the role of transport infrastructures are used to upscale our research from local communities to regional and pan-Arctic levels. In doing so, InfraNorth contributes locally informed results to critical conversations about Arctic futures. 

www.infranorth.eu  

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in the InfraNorth project. Your responsibilities will be:  

• Coordinate the integration component of the project - together with the PI 
• Conduct and publish research 
• Assist ethnographers in pre- and post fieldwork tasks 
• Contribute to the overall project
• Participate in research meetings, workshops and conferences 

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or PhD in geography, spatial planning or related discipline
• Interest and experience in 
  • GIS and digital cartography skills, including statistical analysis
  • Quantitative research: conception, execution and analysis of questionnaires 
• Experience in working in multidisplinary teams 
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1) 
• Web design skills (CMS) and good command of written and spoken German (B1) would be of advantage 

Additional Information
Benefits

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of 3,578.80 €  (Prae Doc, full-time) or 4,752.30 € (Post Doc, full-time) increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universität Wien

Country

Austria

City

Wien

Postal Code

1010

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

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Contact

City

Wien

Website

http://www.univie.ac.at

Street

Universitätsring 1

Postal Code

1010

STATUS: EXPIRED