University assistant (post doc) European Studies, Departm. of Pol. Science, University of Vienna

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an

University assistant (post doc) European Studies, Departm. of Pol. Science, University of Vienna

49 Faculty of Social Sciences

Job vacancy starting: 01/07/2025 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until: 01/06/2028

Job ID: 3108

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

The Department of Political Science provides research and teaching in the full range of core areas of political science, develops innovative and problem-oriented research focuses and offers a broad diversity of options for its students to seek specialisation. Its staff is currently involved in examining the transformation of governance, state and democracy in different policy areas, geographical regions and political spaces.

The Centre for European Integration Research (EIF) is a research group within the Department of Political Science that is dedicated to research and teaching in the field of European integration. It has specialized in problem-oriented basic research regarding different EU policy areas and their comparison.

Active participation in research, teaching and administration in the field of EU research (Prof. Patrick Müller). This includes mainly:

• Establishing or expanding your profile as an independent researcher
• Being active internationally in publishing and holding lectures
• Founding long-term structures for research and acquisition of external funds
• Purveying teaching autonomously within the boundaries of the collective bargaining standards and supervising students
• Participating in research projects and hosting international conferences
• Taking part in measures of evaluation and assuring best practices
• Involvement in administrating research, teaching and institutional matters

Specialization in the International Relations of the EU with publications (or draft manuscripts), including, but not limited to, topics like the relations of the EU with international institutions (e.g. UN, NATO) and with major global powers and neighbouring regions; the formulation of foreign policy in the CFSP/CSDP domain in light of domestic factors; and key external challenges faced by the EU in a changing international environment. The successful candidate will join a team of researchers dedicated to cutting-edge research, collaborative work, and teaching on innovative aspects of the International Relations of the EU.

Requirements:

• PhD graduate in political science (or a neighbouring and related discipline) (graduation at the latest in winter 2024)
• Proven skills regarding publishing in highly renowned, pertinent journals and publishing houses
• Affinity and high level of knowledge concerning European integration
• Proficiency in English, competence in spoken and written German is an asset
• Well versed in qualitiative (and, optionally, quantitative) empirical methods of the social sciences
• Excellent at expressing yourself orally and in writing
• Experienced in prolific didactics
• Able to work harmoniously in a team
• Capable software user (MS Office)

Further assets:

• Experience in acquiring external funding or participation in research projects respectively
• Having already given lectures in international settings
• Previous teaching in political science
• Capable to hold classes in English
• Knowledge in curricular matters and supervision of students (possibly even concerning master or doctoral theses)
• Insight into university processes and structures
• International experiences
• Skill set regarding equality and diversity

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 3 years increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

• Letter of motivation (in English or German)
• Academic CV (including your list of publications, previous teaching assignments and lectures, and an outline of your experience with applying for (and potentially handling) externally funded projects)
• Description of where your emphasis in research has been placed so far and what you wish to deal with in the future (three to five pages in English)
• Contact details for two potential references
• Certificates and diploma (copies, originals needed in case of interview)

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[[Florian Sowa]]

[[eif@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: 12/04/2024