University assistant predoctoral

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral

49 Faculty of Social Sciences

Job vacancy starting: 11/19/2024 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until: 11/18/2027

Job ID: 3012

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your future position is at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology in the team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ayse Caglar. The team is characterized by its research in the areas of the Political Economy of Urban Governance, Displacement and Dispossession. You strengthen the team by your expertise in the field of Anthropology of extraction, labour, violence and governance of migrants and refugees.

As part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Institute of Cultural and Social Anthropology not only brings together renowned scientists and students, but also different research areas, a variety of ethnographic methods, a large number of outstanding research projects and appreciative collegial exchange.

The employment duration is 3 years (36 months). Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. Preferred date of employment is 19.11.2024.

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in research projects in the area of Anthropology of extraction, labour, violence and governance of migrants and refugees.
• You publish your research in international highly-ranked journals.
• You present your research at national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia.
• You contribute actively to third party funding project applications.
• You cooperate in the organization of international workshops and conferences and in the preparation of publications.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Social and Cultural Anthropology or Sociology (in very exceptional cases geography or political science).
• Outstanding master's thesis and excellent academic results
• Ideally, you have didactic skills and experience in lecturing and/or teaching.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level)
• You should be a team player with high social skills

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.

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 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 3578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

• With a letter of intent (1,5 pages)
• With your scientific curriculum vitae (incl. a list of publications)
• Exposé for a dissertation project (3 pages maximum, 12 pt. font, double spaced, + references)
• Master Degree / Diploma
• 2 recommendation letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Marie-Therese Hartwig
marie-therese.hartwig@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 10/20/2024