University Assistant

Communication studies is a social science with a diversity of research methods. Its core is the indirect public communication, transmitted by mass media.
The Department of Communication of the University of Vienna, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, announces two vacant University Assistant prae doc positions within the field of Journalism Studies, working with Prof. Folker Hanusch.
The employment contract is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 4 years, unless the employer issues a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.
- Participation in research, teaching and administration
- Contribution to research projects
- Contribution to publications
- Contribution in the organization of conferences, meetings, symposiums
- Teaching assignments are possible according to the extent regulated by the collective agreement
- Examination activities
- Support of students
- Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance
- Participation in administration of the department - Participation in research, teaching and administration
- Contribution to research projects
- Contribution to publications
- Contribution in the organization of conferences, meetings, symposiums
- Teaching assignments are possible according to the extent regulated by the collective agreement
- Examination activities
- Support of students
- Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance
- Participation in administration of the department

**Benefits**:
Eligibility criteria
- Postgraduate degree MA, MSc (or equivalent) in communication studies or a related field
- Interest in one or more of following areas is an advantage: comparative journalism research, journalism and cultural diversity, journalism and change, new forms of journalism, lifestyle journalism, journalism and new technologies
- Methodological competence in the fields of survey research, in-depth interviews and/or content analysis
- Ability to data analysis, SPSS and/or MAXQDA competencies are an advantage
- Knowledge of principles of teaching
- High command of written and oral language
- Excellent level of computer literacy
- Excellent English skills both written and spoken
- Ability to work in teams
- Knowledge of university structures and processes advantageous

Selection process
- Postgraduate degree MA, MSc (or equivalent) in communication studies or a related field
- Interest in one or more of following areas is an advantage: comparative journalism research, journalism and cultural diversity, journalism and change, new forms of journalism, lifestyle journalism, journalism and new technologies
- Methodological competence in the fields of survey research, in-depth interviews and/or content analysis
- Ability to data analysis, SPSS and/or MAXQDA competencies are an advantage
- Knowledge of principles of teaching
- High command of written and oral language
- Excellent level of computer literacy
- Excellent English skills both written and spoken
- Ability to work in teams
- Knowledge of university structures and processes advantageous

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**

Communication sciences › Journalism

**YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE**

None

**RESEARCH FIELD**

Communication sciences › Speech communication

**YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE**

None

Offer Requirements

Skills/Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree MA, MSc (or equivalent) in communication studies or a related field
- Interest in one or more of following areas is an advantage: comparative journalism research, journalism and cultural diversity, journalism and change, new forms of journalism, lifestyle journalism, journalism and new technologies
- Methodological competence in the fields of survey research, in-depth interviews and/or content analysis
- Ability to data analysis, SPSS and/or MAXQDA competencies are an advantage
- Knowledge of principles of teaching
- High command of written and oral language
- Excellent level of computer literacy
- Excellent English skills both written and spoken
- Ability to work in teams
- Knowledge of university structures and processes advantageous Application documents
- Letter of movitation
- Scientific CV / List of publications
- Sketch of a PhD dissertation project (2 pages maximum)
- Certificates
- Letters or names of two referees

Specific Requirements
- Postgraduate degree MA, MSc (or equivalent) in communication studies or a related field
- Interest in one or more of following areas is an advantage: comparative journalism research