Senior Scientist

To strengthen our team **in the Department for Migration and Globalisation** the following position is to be filled: Advertisement No. SB24-0080 **Senior Scientist - Post Doc (M/F/d)** **Your tasks** **Offer description**: **Your tasks**: Independent academic research on a topic related to ethical dilemmas of migration policy Collaborative research within the framework of the "Dilemmas" project, including cooperation in the preparation of project publications, organization of workshops, etc. Preparing and submitting a research proposal for third-party funding for a follow-up postdoctoral research project Publishing research findings in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals Engaging in international research collaboration Contributing to departmental affairs in research and teaching **Your profile** Completed university degree (doctorate/PhD) in the fields of political sciences, economics, sociology, geography, population studies or related discipline Publications in peer-reviewed journals Previous experience and proven interest (as demonstrated by PhD topic, professional background and publications) in the field of migration studies Excellent writing skills Excellent English skills (min. C1) **In addition, the following criteria are desirable**: Proven interest in, and familiarity with, the political theory of migration and migration ethics Experience in the acquisition of third-party funds **Your perspective** Part-time position (30 hours/week) initially limited to 2 years or full-time position (40 hours/week) initially limited to 1.5 years, with a minimum salary of EUR 4,752.30 gross per month on a full-time basis, classification according to Kollektivvertrag der Universitäten (collective agreement of universities) -49 VwGr. B1 Innovative and modern working environment at the Campus Krems Possibility of home office and mobile working (max. 42% of working hours) Very good opportunities for further education within the framework of our own study programs, extensive offer of workplace health promotion as well as the University Sports Institute (USI) The University of Continuing Education Krems sees high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and is committed to diversity as a guiding principle. - Cover letter (max. two pages) - Curriculum Vitae - Outline of research topic and aims for the duration of the fellowship (max. 2 pages) - Two letters of recommendation (with at least one from a person who has supervised you during a scientific project) - Degrees and transcripts - Two writing samples (ideally two scientific articles; if possible at least one should be single-authored) back to the overview