University assistant (praedoc)
- Wien
- € 3.579 pro Monat
- Befristet
- Teilzeit
The Department of Science and Technology Studies is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Science and Technology Studies is a social science field with a strong interdisciplinary orientation that analyses the interactions of science, technology, and society. The department offers the English language master program 'Science, Technology, Society', as well as a number of course formats for other programs.
The position is advertised to the extent of 30 hours/week (75%) for a period of four years. The anticipated start date is in October 2024.Your future tasks:The successful candidate will work on a PhD dissertation, participate in research activities of the group and department, and contribute to the organisation of the department and its teaching. You will:
- Design and carry out your PhD research;
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in department seminars and research activities;
- Present your research at national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia;
- Teach courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement;
- Contribute to the organisation of department activities and processes.
- You have a university degree (Master or equivalent) in the Social Sciences or in another field, if the applicant can provide evidence of significant prior experience in Science and Technology Studies;
- You have knowledge of the theories and methods of Science and Technology Studies;
- You can demonstrate the ability to successfully plan, conduct, and write up research;
- You are motivated to contribute to innovative interdisciplinary teaching;
- You have excellent proficiency in English. Proficiency in German (or readiness to acquire it) is an advantage;
- You are interested in team work and collective research activities;
- You have excellent organisational skills and the capacity to make long-term plans;
- You are reliable and well organised.
- A lively, active, and internationally oriented STS environment;
- Mentorship and a commitment to supportive supervision that helps you realise your research;
- Team culture with regular opportunities to exchange and socialise;
- Emphasis on work-life balance and on healthy research culture;
- Support and training through participation in the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences;
- Opportunities for internal training and coaching as well as enhancement of personal skills from the University of Vienna;
- The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position currently (2024) is € 3.578,80 (full time) and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of four years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience;
- Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment is automatically extended to four years if the employer does not terminate it within the first twelve months by submitting a non-extension declaration.
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