University Assistant postdoctoral

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University Assistant postdoctoral

30 Faculty of Catholic Theology

Job vacancy starting: 03/01/2025 | Working hours: 40.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until: 02/28/2029

Job ID: 2771

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 academic minds have found a unique blend of freedom and support. Join us if you're driven by a passion for top-notch international research and scientific excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Welcome aboard!

Your future position is at the department of “Intercultural Philosophy of Religion” at the faculty of Catholic Theology. Central areas of research are philosophy of religion and philosophical anthropology. The department actively participates in research fields of inter- or cross-cultural, comparative and global philosophy. Teaching includes introductions to the basic disciplines of philosophy, especially philosophical anthropology, with a special focus on the contributions of religious traditions.

This contract is limited for 4 years until 02/28/2029.

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective bargaining agreement
• Independent research in the aerea of intercultural philosophy of religion
• Further post-doctoral qualification in the form of preparation / completion of a habilitation thesis
• International scholarly publishing and lecturing activity
• Mentoring and supervision of students
• Participation in research and teaching administration as well as departmental administration
• Support of departmental publication projects

• Doctoral degree/PhD in philosophy or equivalent qualification
• Outstanding dissertation
• Basic knowledge in Judeo-Christian theologies and philosophies
• Research competence proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
• Experience with academic teaching
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
• IT user skills (f.e. Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Video communication)
• High level of verbal and written expression
• Good command of written and spoken German and English
• Team player and high social/communicative skills

• Research and publications in the field of Philosophy of Religion with focus Hinduism and Buddhism
• Basic knowledge in Sanskrit
• International lecturing activities
• Knowledge of university processes and structures

• Inspiring working atmosphere: You become a part of a small but committed academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
• Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.
• Flexibility of working hours and limited home office / remote working possible by arrangement.
• Fixed-term contract and fair salary:The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 4 years increases if we can credit professional experience.
  

• Motivational letter
• Scientific curriculum vitae incl. list of publications
• List and description of your lecturing and academic teaching activities
• Description of planned habilitation project
• Dissertation
• Doctoral Degree
• Contact details of two persons who could provide referece letters

Johann Schelkshorn

johann.schelkshorn@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: 11/13/2024