Project assistant without doctorate in the Elementar+ project (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Academic support within the Elementar+ research project
• Contribution to the scientific design and development of commissioned work and projects in the fields of early childhood education and adult education
• Research and analytical tasks within the project context
• (Optional) Contribution to publications in academic journals (encouraged but not required)
• Independent academic work within project- and contract-based assignments
• Support and/or facilitation of activities in adult education (desirable)
• Support and/or implementation of external evaluations using the GrazIAS Basis 0–6 instrument (willingness to travel required) (desirable)
  
  

Your Profile

• Completed Master's degree (or equivalent: Diplom/Magister) in Education, Educational Sciences, Social Sciences, General (Social) Pedagogy, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Solid knowledge of early childhood education research
• Familiarity with early childhood education practice
• Excellent written and spoken German skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Experience in adult education (preferred)
• Independent and responsible working style
• Understanding of structures and processes in third-party funded research projects
• Familiarity with the development of asynchronous and synchronous teaching and learning materials in adult education (preferred)
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Strong 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 is 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 € 52,007.20 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.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.

Application Documents

The Following Documents Are Required For An Application

• Letter of Motivation
• Academic Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Proof of Degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s, other relevant qualifications)
  
  

Organisational Unit

The motto of life for young children is "discovering the world". In order for this path - also in an institutional setting - to be safe and stimulating, there is a need for high-quality educational and care facilities in which professional specialists work. The PEP (International Center for the Professionalization of Elementary Education) supports elementary education specialists, institutions and providers in this process. The PEP is the largest university center in the German-speaking world and supports more than 10,000 childcare facilities through research and development projects as well as educational openings.

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

For Further Information Or Questions, Please Contact

Josepha Barbarics I Josepha.barbarics@uni-graz.at