PhD Position in the field of Adult and Continuing Education (m/f/d)

Karlstad University; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 53 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent Austrian university is seeking a PhD candidate in Adult and Continuing Education. The role involves writing a dissertation, conducting research, and teaching responsibilities. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree and experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods. This position offers meaningful work with a focus on diversity and collaboration in an academic environment.

Leistungen

Healthcare access

Continuing education programs

Flexible working time models

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in educational science or comparable degree required.
• Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods necessary.
• Strong academic interest in current research questions.

Aufgaben

• Writing a dissertation in Adult and Continuing Education.
• Collaborating on research projects.
• Teaching courses in the Bachelor's programme.

Kenntnisse

Empirical and theoretical knowledge in adult education

Basic skills in qualitative and/or quantitative methods

Excellent knowledge of German

Competent knowledge of English

Strong team skills

Organisational skills

Ausbildung

Above-average degree in educational science (Master’s)

Jobbeschreibung

PhD Position in the field of Adult and Continuing Education (m/f/d)

The University of Graz, which was founded in 1585, is Austria’s second oldest university and one of the largest in the country.

Application deadline: 2025-12-24
Job Profile: University Assistant without Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 52,007.20
Hours per week: 30
Temporary Employment: 4 Year
Salary Category: B1 without PhD
Employment Start: 2026-02-02
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Department of Educational Sciences

Your Responsibilities

• Writing a dissertation at the University of Graz in the field of Adult and Continuing Education
• Collaborating on research projects in the field of Adult and Continuing Education
• Independent publication and lecturing activities
• Participation in the application process for third‑party funded projects
• Independent teaching of courses and examinations in the Bachelor's programme in Educational Science, as well as collaboration on teaching and examination tasks of the Department of Educational Science
• Supervision of students
• Collaboration in organisational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures

Your Profile

• Above‑average degree in a major subject in educational science (Master’s) or comparable degree
• Empirical and theoretical knowledge in the fields of adult and continuing education and adult learning
• Basic skills in qualitative and/or quantitative methods of empirical research
• Academic interest in addressing current research questions on, e.g. social transformation processes, including from a critical, historical and/or gender‑ and diversity‑reflective perspective
• Sensitivity to gender‑specific issues
• Excellent knowledge of German and competent knowledge of English for conferences and publications
• Independent working style and initiative
• Strong team and organisational skills
• Interdisciplinary understanding

Application Documents

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications

We Offer

• Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
• Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
• Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross‑professional opportunities to work together.
• Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from "access to healthcare services" to "Zero emission goal".
• Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
• Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

Office Director Sabine Habersack, MSc
Institute Manager
Department of Educational Science
University Graz
Tel.: [phone], email: [emailprotected]

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.