University assistant predoctoral - Family Sociology

Universität Wien; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 33.000 - 45.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

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Zusammenfassung

Universität Wien invites applications for University assistant predoctoral in Family Sociology. You will join the research team around Univ.-Prof. Dr.

Ulrike Zartler, contributing to research, teaching and administration while writing a doctoral thesis within six months. Start date 01.01.2027, 30 hours per week, temporary contract until 31.12.2029. The position requires a completed Master’s degree in Sociology, strong German and English language skills, and experience with qualitative methods

Qualifikationen

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma in Sociology.
• Professional competence in family sociology; knowledge in childhood or youth sociology is an advantage.
• Solid methodical competence in qualitative methods.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and write up research.
• Didactic competence and motivation to contribute to innovative teaching.
• Excellent organizational skills, reliability, and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent language skills (German and English).
• Teaching experience / experience with e-learning.
• Knowledge of university processes and structures.
• Experience abroad.
• Basic experience in scientific research and academic writing.
• Basic experience in third-party funded projects.
• Experience with social media in academia.

Aufgaben

• Participation in research proposals and research projects.
• Participation in publications, academic articles and presentations.
• Writing a dissertation. Signing a doctoral thesis agreement within 6 months.
• Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement.
• Supervision of students.
• Involvement in the organisation of meetings and conferences.
• Involvement in department administration as well as teaching and research administration.

Kenntnisse

German language

English language

Qualitative methods

Research planning

Ausbildung

Master's in Sociology

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Universität Wien Research Field Sociology » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 18 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 30 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral - Family Sociology

49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Startdate: 01.01.2027 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 31.12.2029
Reference no.: 6200

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where around 7,700 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

As a university assistant pre-doc, you will complement the research team around Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ulrike Zartler. The research topics cover the following areas: family transitions, separation/divorce and their consequences, norms and rights relating to parents and families, crises and resilience in families, innovative qualitative research methods, participatory research with children and young people.

You will actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means:

• Participation in research proposals and research projects
• Participation in publications, academic articles and presentations
• Writing a dissertation. We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement in the area of family, childhood or youth sociology within 6 months
• Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Supervision of students
• Involvement in the organisation of meetings and conferences
• Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration

This is part of your personality:

Completed Master's degree or Diploma in Sociology

Professional competence in family sociology; knowledge in childhood or youth sociology is of advantage

Sound methodical competence in qualitative methods

Ability to successfully plan, conduct, and write up research

Didactic competence and motivation to contribute to innovative teaching

Excellent organizational skills, high reliability, and the ability to work both independently and in a team

Excellent language skills (written and oral)

Strong proficiency in German and English (written and oral)

Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning

Knowledge of university processes and structures

Experience abroad

Basic experience in scientific research and academic writing

Basic experience in third-party funded projects

Experience with social media in academia