University Assistant

The Department of Sociology combines scientific research and teaching at the University of Vienna. The Department of Sociology, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, is influenced by the historical traces of the Viennese Sociology, which is dedicated to the understanding of social problems, empirical research and sociological theory. The Department announces a vacant University Assistant post-doc position within the field of Political Sociology.

Active participation in research, teaching and administration in the area of political sociology:

- Active participation in research projects / research studies
- International publications and presentations
- Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
- Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration Active participation in research, teaching and administration in the area of political sociology:

- Active participation in research projects / research studies
- International publications and presentations
- Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
- Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration

**Benefits**:
Eligibility criteria
- Doctoral degree/PhD in sociology, political science, or similar
- Social scientific competencies in one or more of the following research areas: (international) political sociology, international relations, sociological analysis of institutions, political sociology of crisis
- Publication in high-ranking international journals
- Experience in designing, acquiring and implementing research projects (experience with EU research funding is an advantage)
- Willingness to acquire third-party funding
- Enthusiasm for excellent teaching
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team

Selection process
- Doctoral degree/PhD in sociology, political science, or similar
- Social scientific competencies in one or more of the following research areas: (international) political sociology, international relations, sociological analysis of institutions, political sociology of crisis
- Publication in high-ranking international journals
- Experience in designing, acquiring and implementing research projects (experience with EU research funding is an advantage)
- Willingness to acquire third-party funding
- Enthusiasm for excellent teaching
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team

Additional comments

The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. At present, about 88,000 students are enrolled in 180 courses at the University of Vienna. The University of Vienna is also the largest teaching and research institution in Austria with 8,900 employees, 6,700 of whom are scientists and academics.

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Required Research Experiences

**RESEARCH FIELD**

Sociology › Other

**YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE**

None

Offer Requirements

Skills/Qualifications
- Doctoral degree/PhD in sociology, political science, or similar
- Social scientific competencies in one or more of the following research areas: (international) political sociology, international relations, sociological analysis of institutions, political sociology of crisis
- Publication in high-ranking international journals
- Experience in designing, acquiring and implementing research projects (experience with EU research funding is an advantage)
- Willingness to acquire third-party funding
- Enthusiasm for excellent teaching
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team Desirable qualifications are
- Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Experience abroad
- Experience in designing, acquiring and implementing European research projects (Horizon 2020 or similar)
- experience in research methods and academic writing

Application documents
- Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective habilitation project
- Academic curriculum vitae, including information about: education, degrees, relevant professional experience, and 'esteem factors' (e.g. experiences as a publisher, functions in research societies or programme committees)
- Full list of publications, including: highlight and separately list five key publications
- List of scientific talks: lectures and p