University assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)

University of Graz; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 63.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Meaningful work

Weiterbildungsprogramm

Interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit

Diversity & Inclusion

Flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle

Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Sichtbarkeit

Zusammenfassung

Die Universität Graz sucht eine/n leitende/n Forscher/in für das Forum Demokratieforschung. Sie koordinieren unabhängige Forschungsarbeiten, entwickeln Konzepte und Projekte in Grundlagen- und angewandter Forschung und arbeiten eng mit dem Beirat zusammen.

Sie gestalten interdisziplinäre Programme, entwickeln Formate, Workshops und methodische Werkzeuge für partizipative, mehrsprachige Outreach- und Bildungsinitiativen und bauen Netzwerke mit Zivilgesellschaft, Behörden und Hochschulen auf.

Qualifikationen

• Doktortitel in Geistes-, Kultur- oder Sozialwissenschaften erforderlich.
• Forschungsfokus auf Reflexion von Demokratie in der Gesellschaft.
• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.
• Nachweis publizierender wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten.
• Erfahrung in konzeptioneller Forschung und extern finanzierte Projekte.
• Erfahrung in intra- und außeruniversitären Kooperationen.
• Kulturelles Management und Wissenstransfer.
• Eigenständige, strukturierte Arbeitsweise.
• Erfahrung in Lehre und Bildung wünschenswert.
• Erfahrung in Projektmanagement wünschenswert.
• Erfahrung mit partizipativen Forschungsformaten wünschenswert.
• Ausgeprägte Kommunikations- und Teamfähigkeit.

Aufgaben

• Wissenschaftliche Koordination des Forum Demokratieforschung und eigenständige Forschungsarbeit.
• Konzepterstellung, Umsetzung und Koordination von Projekten in Grundlagen- und Anwendungsforschung.
• Programmgestaltung in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Beirat des Forums.
• Entwicklung von Formaten, Methodensets und Workshops für partizipative und mehrsprachige Outreach- und Bildungsinitiativen.
• Aufbau von Netzwerken mit zivilgesellschaftlichen Organisationen und öffentlichen Institutionen.
• Kontinuierliche Zusammenarbeit mit Sprechern, Beirat und Kommissionen des Forums.
• Beiträge zur Dokumentation und Evaluierung des Forums.
• Lehre und Bildungsprojekte im Bereich Demokratieforschung.
• Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Profilbildung des Forums.

Kenntnisse

Deutschkenntnisse

Englischkenntnisse

Akademische Forschung

Teamarbeit

Projektmanagement

Koordination

Kommunikation

Lehre

Ausbildung

Doktortitel in Geistes-, Kulturwissenschaften, Pädagogik oder Sozialwissenschaften

Jobbeschreibung

Your Responsibilities

• Scientific coordination of the Forum for Democracy Research, including conducting independent research aligned with its core research priorities
• Conceptualizing research ideas, implementing, and coordinating research projects in both fundamental research and applied, cooperative outreach and educational initiatives within the thematic focus areas of the Forum
• Designing and organizing programs for the Forum for Democracy Research in collaboration with the advisory board
• Developing event and research formats, as well as a methodological toolkit comprising research designs and workshops for participatory and multilingual outreach, education, and training, in cooperation with Forum members
• Establishing and coordinating networks with civil society organizations and public institutions
• Maintaining ongoing collaboration and communication with spokespersons, the advisory board, and other committees of the Forum for Democracy Research
• Conceptualizing and contributing to the implementation of measures for documentation and evaluation within the Forum
• Conducting and developing teaching activities and educational projects related to democracy research
• Managing public relations for the Forum for Democracy Research and contributing to its profile and visibility

Your Profile

• Completed doctorate (PhD) in the humanities, cultural studies, education, or social sciences
• Academic focus in the reflexive study of democracy in society, in accordance with the founding declaration
• Excellent command of both German and English, spoken and written
• Ability to conduct high-level academic research, with a strong record of successful publications
• Experience in conceptualizing and implementing (externally funded) research projects
• Experience with intra- and extra-university collaborations
• Experience in cultural management and knowledge transfer (Science to Public, third mission)
• Ability and enthusiasm for conceptual thinking and structured organizational work
• Experience in university and/or non-university teaching and educational activities (desirable)
• Experience in project management (desirable)
• Experience with participatory research formats (desirable)
• Independent and efficient working style
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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 A "access to healthcare services" to Z "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.

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70,200.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Equality Principle

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.

Organisational Unit

Democracy is more than a system of governance and more than just a buzzword.

Democracy is a dynamic way of life; it is shaped through communication, lived and experienced sensually, and realized in everyday actions. Current upheavals, crises, and tendencies toward the de-democratization and de-solidarization of society and politics demonstrate that democratic action must be continually re-examined—socially, politically, and personally. In this sense, the Forum for Democracy Research at the University of Graz sees itself as a place for research, teaching, public engagement, and democratic education—an integrative space for dialogue at the intersection of academia and the public. The aim is to bring together scientific, public, and everyday discourse on democracy, on what is democratic, and on democratization within a democratic space.

Founding Declaration for the Interfaculty Forum for Democracy Research

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

Univ.-Prof. Dr.habil. Katharina Eisch-Angus I [e-mail]