University of Salzburg
The Center for ICT&S Unit of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Salzburg is seeking applications for a research fellow position (research and teaching). Renumeration corresponds to the Austrian Universities Act (“Universitätsgesetz”), the Employment Contracts Act (“Angestelltengesetz”) and § 26 of the collective wage agreement (“Kollektivvertrag” - grade: Postdoc). (Classification B1; the monthly remuneration for this position is € 4,061.50 gross. (14 times per year)).
Start of employment: 1 October 2022
Duration of employment: 5 years
Weekly working hours: 40
Distribution of working hours: by arrangement
Job description: The candidate is expected to conduct independent research and teaching and to support the research, teaching and administration of the Center for ICT&S. The candidate is expected to teach four semester hours per week. The Center focuses on the interdependencies of digital and social change and investigates the effects of digitalisation on the individual and society. The Center for ICT&S is also responsible for running a doctoral school on “Digital Society and Democracy”. The candidate is expected to conduct excellent independent research on current issues in the field of digitalisation and society, co-initiate and participate in grant-funded projects (currently including “Risks to democracy from conspiracy theories on the internet”), organise conferences and edit publications. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to gain further qualifications.
Requirements: Completed doctoral studies in Communication Studies or another related subject, relevant teaching experience; academic track record of relevant publications and conference papers, good knowledge of English or German.
Desired additional qualifications: Experience working in a university setting; good knowledge of languages, particularly English (including teaching experience); willingness to learn German; clear idea of own future research profile; experience in writing research funding proposals; record of conducting research projects (nationally and internationally); organising scientific conferences, digital competences.
Desired personal qualities: Enthusiasm for the subject area of digitalisation and society, especially in the above-mentioned fields; good communication and team skills; flexibility and ability to work under pressure; enthusiasm for imparting knowledge; strong social skills, especially in student support; ability to work in a goal-oriented, effective and solution-oriented manner.
Telephone information will be provided on +43/662-8044/4833.
Application deadline until 15th August 2022.
The Paris Lodron University of Salzburg aims to increase the proportion of women among academic and general university staff, especially in leadership positions, and therefore explicitly invites qualified women to apply. Where a male and female candidate have equal qualifications, female candidates are given priority. Persons with disabilities or chronic illnesses who meet the required criteria are strongly encouraged to apply. Information can be obtained by calling +43/662/8044-2462 or by visiting disability@plus.ac.at.
Unfortunately, travel and accommodation expenses that arise during the application process cannot be reimbursed.
Admissions are made in accordance with the provisions of the Universities Act 2002 (UG) and the Employment Contracts Act.
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