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. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral

59 Centre for Sport Science and University Sports

Job vacancy starting: 01/01/2025 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until:

Job ID: 3149

There are many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna. And one reason why around 7,500 academic staff before you have chosen this university. They see themselves as personalities who need scope for their curiosity and their continuous aspirations in order to be academically successful. Do you need that too? Welcome to our team!

The advertised position is to be filled for four years. Upon successful completion, the academic degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will be awarded. The position is based at the Institute of Sport and Exercise Science at the Center for Sport Science and University Sport (CSU).

The CSU is among one of the 20 faculties and centers of the University of Vienna and is located in the 15th district of Vienna. Department of Sport and Human Movement Science (DSHMS) as a scientific sub-unit and the University Sports Institute (USI) as the central facility for university sports in Vienna are assigned to it. The DSHMS is the largest research institution in the field of sports science in Austria. The following two research focuses are at the forefront: “Human Performance” and “Lifelong Health Promotion an Education”; DSHMS researchers are involved in EU, FWF and other projects as well as research platforms.

Our team is a member of the Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (VDS PhaNuSpo).

As a University Assistant Praedoc you will complement/complete the research team around Prof. Dr. Scharhag.

The Department of Sports Medicine, Performance Physiology and Prevention (Head: Prof. Dr. med. Jürgen Scharhag) offers you the opportunity to research, to teach in an internationally networked team and to develop your own research profile in the field of sports and performance physiology and the sports medicine.

The duration of the contract is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not submit a declaration of non-extension within the first 12 months.

You will be actively involved in research, teaching & administration, which means:.

• We expect you to complete your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You will work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You will teach courses independently in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement.
• You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching
• You are involved in the training programmers and in events organized by the VDS PhaNuSpo.

• Completed Master's degree in the field of sports science
• Methodological skills in the field of performance diagnostics in competitive sports and sports medicine as well as performance physiology
• High level of written and oral communication skills including the willingness to work in the context of teaching events
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• IT user skills
• ability to work in a team
• High level of interest in the field of competitive and elite sport
• initial experience in scientific work

Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours

Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure

Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transportation.

Internal training and coaching: We offer you the opportunity to expand and deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,578.80 (full-time basis) increases if we are able to take professional experience into account.

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

• With your scientific CV
• Letter of motivation including an outline of ideas for a prospective dissertation project
• List of publications
• Proof of teaching experience (if available)
• Degree certificates

Jürgen Scharhag

juergen.scharhag@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: 11/06/2024