University Assistant (postdoctoral)

13 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität Wien

Research Field

Philosophy » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

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 more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500  of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University Assistant (postdoctoral)
46 Faculty of Philosophy and Education
Startdate: 01.04.2024 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 30.03.2030
Reference no.: 2034

Among the many reasons to research and teach at the University of Vienna there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for continuous striving for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Your personal sphere of play:

The advertised position is located in the Department of Education in the section "Empirical Education Research" of Univ. Prof. Dr. Judith Schoonenboom.
The Department's main responsibilities lie within the area of teaching and research in the field of Education. The research is centered on the description, critical analysis, and scientific explanation of phenomena of education. Your subject area will include the education and training processes in specially created social institutions (such as schools), as well as the educational and socialization processes in non-pedagogically institutionalized fields of social life (peer groups, milieus, media, etc.). The Department of Education is part of the Faculty of Philosophy and Education.

Your future tasks:
You will study the methodology of complex multmethod and mixed methods research in educational settings. Your active participation in research, teaching and administration comprises:

• Mixed methods researchs
• Publications in English Web of Science journals
• International publications and presentations
• Project applications and the acqisition of third-party funding
• Preparing / writing a (publication-ready) cumulative habilitation thesis
• Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective bargaining agreement
• Assistance in the supervision of exams and master's theses
• Participation in the organization of workshops and conferences
• Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration

This is part of your personality:

• Doctoral degree/PhD degree (in education or social sciences) with a focus on the methodology of empirical education or social science research
• Publications on relevant methodological topics in English Web of Science journals
• Good command of both quantitative and qualitative social science research methods
• Demonstrable experience in mixed methods research
• Interest in the theoretical and philosophical aspect  of mixed methods research
• Excellent command of written and spoken German and English

In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have:

• Teaching experience at universities
• Experience in the acquisition of third-party funded research projects
• Experience with international cooperations and networks

Desirable qualifications are:

• Knowledge of university processes and structures
• Experience abroad
• Experience of supervising students

Additional Information
Benefits

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid (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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4351,90 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