Doctoral Researcher

vor 1 Woche

Wien, Österreich Instituts für Höhere Studien – Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS), Wien (A) Vollzeit

The **IHS - Institute for Advanced Studies** in Vienna is a leading non-university research institute that creates empirically based knowledge on significant economic and social challenges of our time. It delivers excellent applied basic research and impartial scientific policy advice, combining economic and social science perspectives. IHS is looking to fill the following position in the newly established Junior Research Group **Digitalization and Social Transformation**.

Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d, 30h/week)
- Learn to critically assess mental health discourses across social media platforms
- Participate in research on digital affect cultures
- Analyze content from Youtube, TikTok and Instagram
- Engage in advanced scientific research and independent policy advice
- Communicate findings to the scientific community and the public

**About you**
- You have completed a Master’s degree in social sciences or a related discipline (e.g., sociology, digital humanities, computational social science, science and technology studies, psychology).
- You have strong skills in digital methods (e.g., virtual ethnography, walkthrough method, web scraping, text mining), or a strong interest in developing these skills.
- You are prepared to conduct methodologically demanding qualitative and/or quantitative studies.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Good command of German is an advantage.

**What we can offer you**
- Comprehensive mentoring and training to advance your qualifications and doctoral project
- Time offs for self-determined research and opportunities for research stays abroad
- Excellent opportunities for further career development due to our strong position in both research and science-based policy advice
- A collegial team in a non-discriminatory working environment with respectful cooperation
- Flexible working time arrangements and the option of mobile working, IHS is a certified familyfriendly employer
- A great location set in the heart of Vienna and a fully operating infrastructure.

The position is to be filled on January 1, 2025. The initial contract period is 3 years, with the possibility of an extension upon successful internal evaluation.

**Interested?

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