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University assistant predoctoral spatial planning
53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
Job vacancy starting: 06/01/2024 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited contract until: 05/31/2028
Job ID: 2385
There are many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna. And one reason why around 7,500 academic staff members have chosen this university before you. They see themselves as individuals who need space for their curiosity and their continuous aspirations to be scientifically successful. Do you need that too? Welcome to our team!
Your future position is located at the Institute for Geography and Regional Research (IfGR), which is part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography, and Astronomy. Over 100 academic staff members and more than 3000 students at IfGR appreciate the diversity of topics in both Human and Physical Geography. The interdisciplinary foundation in the social and natural sciences creates a dynamic and inspiring environment to address the pressing societal challenges of our generation. IfGR conducts outstanding research and is characterized by its internationality.
Your personal sphere of influence:
Within the IfGR, your future position is assigned to the working group for spatial research and spatial planning under Univ.-Prof. Dr. Meike Levin-Keitel. The group engages in both traditional research in planning sciences and transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research approaches in social-ecological research. Furthermore, we are particularly committed to the fundamental examination of spatial planning as a science and its scientific advancement.
As a university assistant pre-doc, you will complement the research team focusing on spatial planning, especially planning theories. You will represent this research area in teaching and research, and you will be able to set your own focus regarding your planned dissertation. The working group for spatial research and spatial planning is currently in the process of development and consists of Uni.-Prof. Dr. Meike Levin-Keitel and, in the future, additional postdoc and pre-doc positions, as well as administrative colleagues.
The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.
Your future tasks:
You will actively participate in research, teaching, and administration, which means:
- You will contribute to research projects and scientific studies in the field of spatial planning.
- We expect you to complete your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
- You will work on your dissertation and its completion.
- You will independently conduct teaching activities within the scope of the collective agreement regulations.
- You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
This is part of your personality:
- Completed master's or diploma degree in the fields of spatial planning, geography, environmental sciences, architecture, interdisciplinary studies, or similar planning-oriented disciplines.
- Initial experience in academic writing and familiarity with research methods (interest in both qualitative and quantitative methods).
- Didactic skills and teaching experience are advantageous.
- Desirable knowledge in international discourses of spatial planning as well as fundamentals of planning in the German-speaking region. Knowledge of planning theoretical approaches and debates, along with in-depth understanding of a planning-related subfield (such as transformative planning, regional green structures, affordable housing, or similar, acquired, for example, through the master's thesis).
- Excellent proficiency in both English and German (C1 level).
- You are a team player with high social and communicative competence.
What we offer:
Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can also work partially remotely.
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!
It is that easy to apply:
- Letter of motivation
- Scientific curriculum vitae
- Summary of your research interests and your dissertation concept (max. 2 pages)
- degree certificates
- further certificates like didactic courses (if available)
- Via our job portal / Apply now - Button
If you have any questions, please contact:
Meike Levin-Keitel
meike.levin-keitel@univie.ac.at
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.
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Application deadline: 05/20/2024
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