University assistant (praedoc)

27 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität Wien

Research Field

Sociology » Social shaping of technology
Sociology » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

14 Apr 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

30

Offer Starting Date

6 Oct 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 ...

University assistant (praedoc)

    49 Faculty of Social Sciences    

Job vacancy starting: 10/06/2024  | Working hours: 30,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) 

Limited contract until: 

Job ID: 2219

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49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Startdate: 06.10.2024 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 2219

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Your personal sphere of influence:

The praedoc will join the group of University Professor Sarah R Davies, which focuses on Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures and which studies the digital as material practice in contexts in which technoscience is created or negogiated. Your planned research should fall under this theme. 
The Department of Science and Technology Studies is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Science and Technology Studies is a social science field with a strong interdisciplinary orientation that analyses the interactions of science, technology, and society. The department offers the English language master program 'Science, Technology, Society', as well as a number of course formats for other programs.
The position is advertised to the extent of 30 hours/week (75%) for a period of four years. The anticipated start date is in October 2024.

Your future tasks:

The successful candidate will work on a PhD dissertation, participate in research activities of the group and department, and contribute to the organisation of the department and its teaching. You will:

• Design and carry out your PhD research;
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in department seminars and research activities;
• Present your research at national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia;
• Teach courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement;
• Contribute to the organisation of department activities and processes.

This is part of your personality:

• You have a university degree (Master or equivalent) in the Social Sciences or in another field, if the applicant can provide evidence of significant prior experience in Science and Technology Studies;
• You have knowledge of the theories and methods of Science and Technology Studies;
• You can demonstrate the ability to successfully plan, conduct, and write up research;
• You are motivated to contribute to innovative interdisciplinary teaching;
• You have excellent proficiency in English. Proficiency in German (or readiness to acquire it) is an advantage;
• You are interested in team work and collective research activities;
• You have excellent organisational skills and the capacity to make long-term plans;
• You are reliable and well organised.

Additional Information
Benefits

What we offer:

• A lively, active, and internationally oriented STS environment;
• Mentorship and a commitment to supportive supervision that helps you realise your research;
• Team culture with regular opportunities to exchange and socialise;
• Emphasis on work-life balance and on healthy research culture;
• Support and training through participation in the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences;
• Opportunities for internal training and coaching as well as enhancement of personal skills from the University of Vienna;
• The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position currently (2024) is € 3.578,80 (full time) and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of four years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience;
• Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment is automatically extended to four years if the employer does not terminate it within the first twelve months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

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