University Project Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 23,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future at Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have an immediate job opening for a:

University Project Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a 38-hour/week, two-year position at the Institute of Sociology, Department of Sociology with a Focus of Innovation and Digitalization (SID)

Job Reference Number: 4688

Job Duties:

• Conduct independent and joint research to support the project „Digitalization and Social Cohesion in Rural Communities“ (Dept. head: Univ. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Meyer; funded by the Austrian Science Fund
• Conduct and analyse interviews with experts and create a living lab in rural regions of Upper Austria
• Publish research findings in international scientific journals
• Present research findings at scientific conferences as well as to interest group representatives and government officials.

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in Sociology or a related field
• Outstanding expertise in participative and qualitative social research methods
• A strong understanding of and/or high interest in conducting digitalization research, social participation research, volunteer research in rural areas
• Research experience (documented in high profile, professional publications)
• Strong command of German and English (oral and written, preferably level C1)
• Strong communication, organizational and teamwork skills

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,945.90 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Attractive continual educational opportunities
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Dynamic research environment
• Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

Application Deadline: October 13, 2021

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with physical disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via mail to [email protected] .

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Mag. Dr. Daniel Houben, P +43 732 2468 7705, E‑mail: [email protected] .