University Assistant (post doc)

12 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Faculty of Social Sciences

Department

Department of Political Science

Research Field

Political sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

30 May 2023 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

14136

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

0

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

No

Offer Description

Active participation in research, teaching and administration in the field of International Politics (Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ulrich Brand). This involves:
- Developing and strengthening your independent research profile
- Participation in research projects
- Project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding
- Assistance in the university-wide Research Network Latin America
- International publications and presentations
- Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective bargaining agreement
- Supervision of students
- Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
- Participation in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration

Requirements
Skills/Qualifications

- Doctoral Degree (PhD or equivalent) in political science or another relevant social science or humanities discipline
- Expertise in the field of International Politics, critical International Political Economy and Latin America
- Interest in research on state and state theory as well as “imperial mode of living”
- Good knowledge of qualitative methods of empirical social research required, knowledge of quantitative methods desirable
- Proven ability to publish in highly ranked international journals (peer reviewed according to the standards of the discipline)
- Didactic skills
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Excellent command of written and spoken German, English and Spanish
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team
Would be an advantage
- Teaching experience in the field of political science or another discipline with relevance for political science / Experience in e-learning
- Experience in (external) fundraising
- Experience with working in research projects
- Experience with presenting your research at international conferences

Desirable qualifications are
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Relevant experience outside of Austria
- Experience with supervising students
- Ability to teach in English and German

Your application should include the following documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given)
- Description of research interests and research agenda / if applicable: of the intended habilitation project (5 pages)
- Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference
- Certificates

Specific Requirements

- Doctoral Degree (PhD or equivalent) in political science or another relevant social science or humanities discipline
- Expertise in the field of International Politics, critical International Political Economy and Latin America
- Interest in research on state and state theory as well as “imperial mode of living”
- Good knowledge of qualitative methods of empirical social research required, knowledge of quantitative methods desirable
- Proven ability to publish in highly ranked international journals (peer reviewed according to the standards of the discipline)
- Didactic skills
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Excellent command of written and spoken German, English and Spanish
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team
Would be an advantage
- Teaching experience in the field of political science or another discipline with relevance for political science / Experience in e-learning
- Experience in (external) fundraising
- Experience with working in research projects
- Experience with presenting your research at international conferences

Desirable qualifications are
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Relevant experience outside of Austria
- Experience with supervising students
- Ability to teach in English and German

Your application should include the following documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given)
- Description of research interests and research agenda / if applicable: of the intended habilitation project (5 pages)
- Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference
- Certificates

Research Field

Political sciences » Other

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Benefits

www.univie.ac.at

Eligibility criteria

- Doctoral Degree (PhD or equivalent) in political science or another relevant social science or humanities discipline
- Expertise in the field of International Politics, critical International Political Economy and Latin America
- Interest in research on state and state theory as well as “imperial mode of living”
- Good knowledge of qualitative methods of empirical social research required, knowledge of quantitative methods desirable
- Proven ability to publish in highly ranked international journals (peer reviewed according to the standards of the discipline)
- Didactic skills
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Excellent command of written and spoken German, English and Spanish
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team

Selection process

- Doctoral Degree (PhD or equivalent) in political science or another relevant social science or humanities discipline
- Expertise in the field of International Politics, critical International Political Economy and Latin America
- Interest in research on state and state theory as well as “imperial mode of living”
- Good knowledge of qualitative methods of empirical social research required, knowledge of quantitative methods desirable
- Proven ability to publish in highly ranked international journals (peer reviewed according to the standards of the discipline)
- Didactic skills
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Excellent command of written and spoken German, English and Spanish
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team

Additional comments

The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. At present, about 88,000 students are enrolled in 180 courses at the University of Vienna. The University of Vienna is also the largest teaching and research institution in Austria with 8,900 employees, 6,700 of whom are scientists and academics.

Website for additional job details

http://www.univie.ac.at

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of Political Science

Country

Austria

State/Province

VIENNA

City

Wien

Postal Code

1010

Street

Universitätsstraße 7 (NIG)

Where to apply

E-mail

jobcenter@univie.ac.at

Contact

City

Wien

Website

http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at/

Street

Universitätsstraße 7 (NIG)

Postal Code

1010

E-Mail

admin.politikwissenschaft@univie.ac.at

Phone

+43-1-4277-49401

Fax

+43-1-4277-9494

STATUS: EXPIRED