University assistant predoctoral

18 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität Wien

Research Field

History » Social history
History » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

30 May 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

30

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 Predoctoral (PhD)]]

    [[40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies]]    

Job vacancy starting: [[as soon as possible]]  | Working hours: [[30]]  | Classification CBA: [[§48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)]] 

Limited contract until: [[4 years]]

Job ID: [[2347]]

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40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 2347

Among the many good reasons to want 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 their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Your personal sphere of influence:

As PhD student in a predoctoral position at the Department of Economic and Social History, you actively participate in research, teaching and administration in the field of Global Economic and Social History and in the research cluster “Global History”. 
Moreover, you play a key role in the research team “Micro-Spatial Perspective”, together with one professor and one postdoc researcher. The position is limited to 48 months and should be filled as soon as possible.

Your future tasks:

• Holding classes independently for Bachelor, Master and Teachers’ Diplomas on the basis of the current wage agreement of the University. The teaching workload is generally one course per year in the first three years, and two courses per year in the fourth year.
• Co-organizing conferences, workshops and meetings related to the research team “Micro-Spatial Perspective” as well as engagement in administrative tasks of the University.
• Further academic qualification (dissertation, publications, conference participation, etc.).
• The conclusion of the dissertation agreement is expected within 12 to 18 months.
   

This is part of your profile:

• Successfully completed Master or Diploma study in history by 10 May 2024.
• Substantial, provable competence in global history, microhistory and/or social history (i.e. an excellent MA dissertation and publications). 
• An explicit reflection on the micro-spatial perspective and the way this approach can be developed further.
• The successful candidate is able to assist in communicating research results into the public.
• Awareness of theory and methods in history, and especially in global history and microhistory.
• For German native-speakers: German and proficiency in English; For non-German native-speakers: Proficiency in English and the willingness to be able to teach in German within three years from the signing of the contract
• Advanced computer skills are desirable.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Organisational skills.

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.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,277.30 gross (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

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Contact

City

Wien

Website

http://www.univie.ac.at

Street

Universitätsring 1

Postal Code

1010

STATUS: EXPIRED