University Assistant postdoctoral

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität Wien

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

25 Feb 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

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 description:

The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for  more than 10,000 employees, of whom around 7,500 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a/an

University Assistant postdoctoral
47 Faculty of Psychology
Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 1964

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 academic minds have found a unique blend of freedom and support. Join us if you're driven by a passion for top-notch international research and scientific excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Welcome aboard!

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Your personal sphere of play:

The Faculty of Psychology at the University of Vienna comprises, beside the Dean’s office and the StudyServiceCenter, four Departments and the Outpatient Unit for Research, Teaching, and Practice.

We offer a position for a university assistant (post doc) at the Research group of Clinical Psychology of Adulthood (directed by Professor Urs Nater) at the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology. The research group runs the “Music & Health Lab”, which conducts research that seeks to examine the biopsychosocial underpinnings of the potentially beneficial effects of music on mind and body. One methodological focus is based on experimental and ambulatory assessment research. We offer excellent working conditions (including a biochemical laboratory and a psychophysiological laboratory with modern technical equipment) as well as international collaborations and intensive support for young researchers. For more information see https://www.musicandhealthlab.com/ .

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You develop and strengthen a research profile in the field of music and health.
• You contribute to research projects and research studies.
• You publish internationally.
• You present at national and international conferences and meetings.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise your students.
• You participate in evaluation measures and quality assurance.
• You are involved in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral degree/ PhD studies in subject psychology, or a related field.
• Outstanding dissertation.
• Experimental research skills.
• Experience in research on stress.
• Experience with biological methods (e.g. hormone measurement).
• High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media.
• Experience in research management and in leading project staff.
• Accurate, self-reliant working.
• Leadership and team competencies.
• Team player and high social/communicative skills
• Distinct management skills.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary cooperation.
• High sense of responsibility.

Desirable qualifications are:

• Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning.
• Experience in student supervision (Bachelor/ Master’s theses).
• Experience in conducting behavioral experiments (e.g. online studies, lab experiments or Ecological Momentary Assessment studies).
• Experience in presenting at international or national conferences.
• Good command of written and spoken German.
• Knowledge of university processes and structures.
• Experience abroad.
• Experience in music-related research.
• High interest in clinical and biological psychology research.

Additional Information
Benefits

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.752,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years / 72 months increases if we can credit professional experience (see Salary scheme ).

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

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Contact

City

Wien

Website

http://www.univie.ac.at

Street

Universitätsring 1

Postal Code

1010

STATUS: EXPIRED