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

47 Faculty of Psychology

Job vacancy starting: 11/04/2024 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until: 03/20/2025

Job ID: 2640

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!

As University Assistant Praedoc, you will complement the research team led by Prof Jana Nikitin and take on tasks in the areas of research, teaching and administration.The focus of our research is on ageing research.The team currently consists of 2 postdocs, 1 predoc and 2 administrative colleagues.

This position is a replacement position, which is limited until March 2025.

You will be actively involved in research, teaching & administration, which means: We are looking for a candidate with research and (optionally) teaching experience in the field of psychology of ageing, who complements the existing research of the department in a meaningful way. The tasks include the conception and realisation of empirical studies, publication activities, participation in courses, supervising students, working in the faculty and institute administration. Research studies are conducted with elderly people in German.

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in Psychology
• Didactic competences / experience with e-learning
• IT user skills: e.g. Matlab, R or SPSS
• excellent knowledge of German and English
• You should be a team player with high social skills
• Project management skills

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

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a young, highly motivated team in a pleasant 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 your scientific curriculum vitae/letter of intent
• Letter of Motivation including a description of research interests and their fit with the topics of the research area
• Master Degree / Diploma.
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Jana Nikitin

jana.nikitin@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: 10/31/2024