PhD Researcher

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

PhD Researcher

49 Faculty of Social Sciences

Job vacancy starting: 02/01/2025 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until: 01/31/2026

Job ID: 3318

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 a PhD student you will work in the project team "Enacting (digital) citizenship from below: A study on care and the uses of digital infrastructure by refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina", funded by the Austrian Science Fund (https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/) and led by Dr. Monika Palmberger (Principal Investigator, PI) (https://www.monikapalmberger.eu/)

The project "Enacting (digital) citizenship from below: A study on care and the uses of digital infrastructure by refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina" focuses on exploring how refugees at the borders of the EU care for themselves and others through digital infrastructure. It also examines how this engagement shapes their political subjectivities and holds the potential to enact citizenship from below. The project is based at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology and is situated within the emerging field of digital migration studies.

As part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Department of Social and Cultural 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 initially limited to 1 year. By mutual agreement, the contract can be extended to a max. of 3 years.

• Conduct ethnographic fieldwork in Bosnia and Herzegovina and develop and deliver high-quality, innovative research outcomes on the topic of the project
• Finalize your dissertation agreement within 12 months
• Work on your (cumulative) dissertation and its completion within 3 years
• Work closely with the PI and the other members of the project team to assist in research and outcome delivery, and other tasks as agreed with the PI
• Produce research publications for leading international peer-reviewed journals and book chapters in the context of the project/your dissertation
• Involvement in project and research administration
• Present research findings at relevant national and international conferences and workshops
• Produce research dissemination materials for the project's website and social media
• Involvement in the organization of meetings, workshops, conferences

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma in anthropology, migration studies, media studies, political science, sociology or related discipline
• Strong interest in and knowledge of migration studies, qualitative and (digital) ethnographic methods, and interest in digital and collaborative research methods
• Experience in academic writing
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level)
• You should be a team player with high social and communicative skills
• IT user skills and strong interest in digital media
• High ability to express oneself in speaking and writing

Further assets:

• Knowledge of (spoken) Arabic and/or Persian and/or Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian

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 your scientific curriculum vitae (with the names of two potential referees)
• With your letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• With 1-2 academic writing sample(s) of your master's thesis and/or published text
• Optional: With a letter of reference
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Mag. Marie-Therese Hartwig, BTh

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: 12/09/2024