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University Assistant postdoctoral 

37 Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics  

Job vacancy starting: 03/01/2025  | Working hours:  40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 02/28/2029

Job ID: 3290

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 academic minds have found a unique blend of freedom and support. Join us if you're driven by a passion for top-notch international research and scientific excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Welcome aboard!

Your personal sphere of play:

In the Department of Economic Sociology at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Statistics a position of a Research Associate (post doc) will be filled by March 1st, 2025. The position is limited to a four-year period, which can be extended by two years in case of a positive evaluation. The position holder is expected to develop their own research program in economic sociology – an area in sociology which addresses economic phenomena in societal contexts – including the acquisition of external funds as well as contributing to ongoing projects in the department. The department is looking for a personality who primarily engages in a quantitative, preferably experimental approach to research.

Your future tasks:

Your tasks will encompass research, teaching (according to the regulations of the collective agreement) and administration in the Department of Economic Sociology.

This is part of your personality: 

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in subject Sociology, Political Science, or closely related fields
• Outstanding dissertation
• Firm understanding of the collection and analysis of survey or experimental data and of the relevant statistical techniques, preferably documented by publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Use of experimental methods, a pertinent teaching record and international experience are of advantage.
• The teaching will cover courses regularly offered by the Department.
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
• IT skills (MS Office, Stata or R and if possible oTree)
• Excellent knowledge of German and English (C1)

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 4 years increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Contact details of 2 persons who could provide reference letters 
• Doctoral degree
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Bernhard Kittel  

bernhard.kittel@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 01/15/2025