University Assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Writing a dissertation at the University of Graz with a clear reference to the topic of multilingual communication and translation in crisis and disaster settings
• Participation in the research area  “Translation, Migration and Minorities” and in particular in research projects on multilingual communication and translation in spaces of crisis and disaster
• Publications in scientific journals and/or in another form of knowledge dissemination (knowledge transfer, e.g. also in socially relevant activities)
• Participation in and co-organisation of workshops, symposia and conferences
• Independent teaching of courses and participation in teaching and examination tasks of the department
• Supervision of students
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures

Your Profile

• Completed diploma or master’s degree in the field of translation studies and/or social sciences
• Familiarity with translation studies and/or social science theories and research methods
• Research interest in human agents, practices, technologies, artefacts, spaces and settings of multilingual communication and translation in migration, crisis and disaster contexts
• Openness to exploring new approaches in researching the interrelations between migration, minorities, crises and translation
• Solid knowledge of German and English as well as knowledge of another language, preferably from outside Europe
• Academic curiosity
• Creative and critical thinking
• Intercultural competence
• Communication skills, organisational skills, and especially teamwork abilities
• Independent working style, self-initiative and proactive
• Reliability, resilience and flexibility

Application Documents

The following documents are required for a complete application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
• Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral programme is not completed in the first language (please note that an admission is required). For a doctorate in Translation Studies (within the doctoral programme at the Faculty of Humanities) a language certificate in German or English on a C1 Level (CEFR C1) is required.
• Proposal of 2-3 pages for a PhD project (including short bibliography) within the topic area multilingual communication and translation in spaces of crisis and disaster

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.

We Offer

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. Şebnem Bahadır-Berzig

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.

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