University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

Job title:

University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

30 hours/week | limited to 4 years

TU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto “Technology for People”. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute of Spatial Planning, in the Research Unit of Sociology, TU Wien is offering a position as a university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start date: July 2024.

Tasks:

• Writing a dissertation and academic publications
• Collaboration on research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
• Cooperation and guidance of students
• Research and project activity
• Participation in scientific events
• Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a master or diploma degree in one of these fields: Social Sciences, Spatial Sciences, Planning Sciences until the time of occupation
• Profound experience in social sciences and spatial planning
• Very good communication and writing skills in German and English
• High motivation to do research in the field as well as supervision and work with students
• Experience in academic teaching (optional)
• Ability to work in a team

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• A range of attractive social benefits (see

) * Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,684.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until 04.04.2024. Applicants are expected to complete a PhD project within the duration of the position (4 years). Apart from a letter of motivation, they should attach a research proposal for their PhD-project to their application. The exposé should explain how the research project relates to the Research Unit’s areas of research and/or complement it in a meaningful way ( ).

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:32:17 GMT

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