University Assistant (Post-doc) in Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures

Universität Wien; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious university in Vienna is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Science and Technology Studies. Join a vibrant team to conduct independent research and teach at bachelor and master levels. Strong emphasis on mentorship and work-life balance. A Ph.D. is required with proficiency in English. Applications are invited from qualified candidates, especially women, to enhance diversity in academic positions.

Leistungen

Mentorship and supportive supervision

Emphasis on work-life balance

Opportunities for internal training

Qualifikationen

• Completed Ph.D. by the start of the position.
• Broad knowledge of Science and Technology Studies topics.
• Distinct research profile with international publications.
• Ability to supervise student theses.

Aufgaben

• Conduct independent and collaborative research.
• Publish research in recognized international journals.
• Apply for competitive research funding.
• Teach courses at bachelor and master levels.
• Supervise students at the master level.
• Contribute to department management.

Kenntnisse

Independent research

Collaborative research

Teaching experience

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proficiency in English

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Your personal sphere of influence: You will join the group of University Professor Sarah R Davies, which focuses on Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures and which studies the digital as material practice in contexts in which technoscience is created or negotiated. Your planned research should fall under this theme.

Responsibilities

• Independent and collaborative research in Science and Technology Studies relating to the above-mentioned areas;
• Publication of research results in recognised international journals and/or book publishers;
• Application for research funding at funding agencies with a competitive and internationally oriented review system;
• Independent teaching of courses in Science and Technology Studies at the bachelor and master level;
• Supervision or co-supervision of students at master level;
• Contribution to the administration and management of the research group and department.

Requirements

• Completed Ph.D. (by the time the position begins) in Science and Technology Studies or related discipline;
• Broad knowledge of the topics, theories, and methods of Science and Technology Studies;
• Distinct research profile in the areas mentioned above, expressed in international publications and in a coherent research plan;
• Teaching experience: the candidate should be able to offer thematically focused research seminars as well as introductory courses with a broader thematic spectrum, both at bachelor and master level;
• Excellent proficiency in English; proficiency in German is an advantage.
• The ideal candidate will additionally be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a team, good organisational skills, and high reliability. Experience in (co-)supervising student theses is also an advantage.

What we offer

• A lively, active, and internationally oriented STS environment;
• Mentorship and a commitment to supportive supervision that helps you realise your research, including the possibility to work towards a Habilitation during your 6 year employment period;
• Team culture with regular opportunities to exchange and socialise;
• Emphasis on work-life balance and on healthy research culture;
• Opportunities for internal training and coaching as well as enhancement of personal skills from the University of Vienna.
• Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932.90 (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.
• Application materials required: Letter of motivation; Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications; Teaching statement, including a syllabus of one or two courses the candidate has taught; Two selected papers – or sections of larger publications – as evidence of writing skills; A 3-5 page research statement (references not included in page count), including a plan for the course of the 6 year position; The names and contact details of two referees.
• All documents have to be submitted in a single PDF file.
• Applications must be submitted in English via our job portal.

If you have any questions, please contact: Sarah Davies [e-mail]

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. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

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Application deadline: 09/30/2025