STS Postdoc: Tech, Materiality & Digital Cultures

Universit; Wien; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and supportive supervision

Opportunity to work towards a Habilit"

Team culture with regular exchanges

Emphasis on work-life balance

Internal training and coaching

Competitive salary

Job summary

The University of Vienna invites applications for a Post-Doc University Assistant in the Department of Science and Technology Studies. You will develop and execute a personal research programme, teach at bachelor and master level, and actively participate in group and department activities in a vibrant social sciences environment.

Your research should align with the theme of Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures, emphasising reflexive and collaborative academic work and a supportive

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in Science and Technology Studies.
• Broad knowledge of topics, theories, and methods in STS.
• Distinct research profile with international publications and a coherent plan.
• Teaching experience with seminars and STS courses at bachelor and master level.
• Excellent proficiency in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent and collaborative research in STS re technosciences, materiality, and digital cultures.
• Publish results in international journals and/or books.
• Apply for research funding with competitive, international review.
• Conduct independent teaching of STS courses at bachelor and master level.
• Supervise (or co-supervise) master theses.
• Contribute to administration and management of the research group and department.

Skills

English proficiency

Teaching experience

Research planning

Interdisciplinary work

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Science and Technology Studies

Job description

The University of Vienna invites applications for a Post-Doc University Assistant in the Department of Science and Technology Studies. You will develop and execute a personal research programme, teach at bachelor and master level, and actively participate in group and department activities in a vibrant social sciences environment.

Your research should align with the theme of Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures, emphasising reflexive and collaborative academic work and a supportive