Senior Scientist (Diploma/Master)

Universität Innsbruck; Innsbruck; Vor Ort; EUR 28.760 - 34.449; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universität Innsbruck is seeking a dedicated professional for a position focused on research activities surrounding the bidok platform, emphasizing education and disability rights.

Key responsibilities include managing projects, delivering courses, and conducting academic research in inclusion. The ideal candidate will hold a diploma or master's and possess strong project management skills and proficiency in German and English.

A minimum gross salary of €2,832 per month is stipulated, with the opportunity for a permanent position based on performance.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in project management and accessible knowledge transfer.
• University teaching experience in inclusive education preferred.
• Interest in interdisciplinary disability studies and inclusion research.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to research on the bidok platform.
• Deliver courses and supervise students on inclusion topics.
• Engage in public relations and networking with stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Academic editing

Public relations

Knowledge transfer

Digital accessibility

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Knowledge of plain language

Ausbildung

Diploma or Master's degree in Teacher Training or Educational Science

Jobbeschreibung

• for 4 years, possibility for a permanent position depending on requirement and performance evaluation
• Department of Teacher Education and School Research

Extent of employment:

• 30 hours per week

Job Description:

Your responsibilities:

• Contributing to research activities related to the bidok platform (education, inclusion and disability rights)
• Project management and further development of the bidok platform and the digital library
• Independently delivering courses and supervising students on the topics of inclusion, disability and human rights
• Editorial work, public relations, communication and networking with stakeholders
• Delivering inclusive knowledge transfer and academic publishing in the fields of inclusion and disability rights
• Contributing to grant applications, conferences and publications relating to the University of Innsbruck’s inclusion projects
• Participation in academic events and professional development courses
• Assisting with organisational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• A completed diploma or masters degree in teacher training, educational science or a related field
• Experience in project management and in the field of accessible knowledge transfer
• Knowledge or experience in academic editing or archival work (library catalogues, metadata, copyright, CC BY licences, URN)
• University teaching experience, ideally in the field of inclusive education
• Experience in public relations
• Knowledge of plain language, simple language and universal design
• Experience in the workplace integration of people with disabilities desirable
• Interest in or experience of interdisciplinary, human rights-oriented disability studies and inclusion research
• Very good command of German and English; knowledge of Italian an advantage
• Extensive IT skills, particularly in the field of digital accessibility
• High level of commitment, sense of responsibility, independence, ability to work in a team and academic curiosity
• Please include a self-written short essay on the topic of inclusion with your application

For this position, a minimum gross salary of € 2.832 per month (14 times) * . is stipulated in the collective agreement. Your actual starting salary will depend on your previous experience and will increase over the course of your employment.

* as of 2026

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 09.07.2026 stating the code SOE-15839

Contact:

If you have any questions about the tender, please contact:

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularly true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

The University of Innsbruck bears the "We are inclusive" seal of approval. We therefore expressly invite qualified individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply.