University professor for Differential Psychology at the University Branch in Ljubljana

17 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Sigmund Freud University

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

13 May 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

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

Teaching

As our new Full-Professor, you will be a role model and a key member of the Sigmund Freud university branch in Ljubljana. You will be participating in teaching in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Psychology in the domains relevant to Differential Psychology. The courses can be conducted in English and include extensive lectures, smaller seminars, and individual supervision of research internships and thesis projects, as well as general coordination and administrative tasks.

Research

In Differential Psychology at SFU, the research on individual differences serves as a window through which psychological phenomena are identified and analysed in relation to societal and historical structures. We welcome candidates who did research with a differential psychological focus on one or more of the following topics: longevity, personality development across the lifespan, cognitive potential and intelligence, health, social behaviour. The ideal candidate recognises the critical importance of linking research on individual differences to societal conditions and implications, utilising sophisticated methodologies to ensure findings have realworld relevance and impact.

The core tasks include:

• Representation of the subject in research and teaching
• Promoting young academics and supervising theses on all levels (bachelor, master and PhD)
• Implementation of basic and specified lectures in the bachelor’s and master’s programmes of psychology as well as participation in the doctoral program (PhD Psychology)
• Participation in university management further developing the Ljubljana department within the Faculty of Psychology
• Developing research strategies and spearheading future research projects at the Ljubljana department within the Faculty of Psychology
• Initiating and contributing to the acquisition of significant external research funding to support the research profile to be developed at the Ljubljana department within the Faculty of Psychology

Specific Requirements:

• MSc in Differential Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Neuroscience
• PhD title in Differential Psychology or Clinical Psychology
• Excellent research qualification in the field of Differential Psychology proven by internationally competitive research and publication performance
• Relevant university teaching experience and highly decisive competence in the field of Differential Psychology
• Clinical experience in the field of diagnostics, psychiatry and psychotherapy
• Leadership skills, communication skills and excellent teamwork skills
• Experience in curriculum development
• A clear vision on future developments in the respective fields of research
• An extensive national and international academic network
• Proficiency of English Language (main operational language)

It is required that the future full-professor will move their work centre to Ljubljana, Slovenia (including close work relation with the Faculty of Psychology in Vienna).
The university aims to increase the proportion of women in scientific staff, especially in management functions, and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. Women are given priority with equal qualifications. People with disabilities or chronic diseases who meet the required qualifications are expressly invited to apply. The university particularly welcomes applications from people with a migration background.

In your application, please include:

1. Letter of motivation, including reasons for applying to SFU
2. Detailed curriculum vitae (tabular format)
3. List of your teaching activities/teaching experiences
4. List of your published works
5. Proof of your academic degrees (including degree certificates)
6. Evidence of additional academic achievements
7. Presentation of your current research focus (maximum 1 A4 page)
8. Quantitative research indicators (H-index and number of citations according to Web of Science and Google Scholar, third-party funding)
9. List of third-party funded projects

Please submit your application electronically to the Rector’s Office, [email protected] .
Submitting all relevant parts of the application as indicated above is a necessary condition for your valid application. For further information regarding the content of your application please contact the Head of the Dean’s office, Faculty of Psychology, Mag. Peter Lasinger ([email protected] ).
There is no entitlement to compensation for travel and accommodation expenses incurred in relation to the admission process.
The application deadline is May 13th 2024.

Requirements

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Sigmund Freud Private University Ljubljana

Country

Slovenia

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.sfu.ac.at/en/job-announcement/university-professor-for-differential…

Contact

City

Vienna

Website

https://www.sfu.ac.at

Street

Freudplatz 1

Postal Code

1020

STATUS: EXPIRED