University assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Collaboration with the Professor of Empirical Social Research
• Design and implementation of a doctoral research project, preferably in the areas of Digital Societies or Environmental Sociology
• Support in the preparation and dissemination of academic publications, both in the area of “science to science” and “science to public”
• Participation in the planning and implementation of surveys within the framework of the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) and the Austrian Social Survey (SSÖ)
• Contribution to the research team “International Comparative Sociology” through co-authored publications, the development of new research projects, and participation in ongoing projects at the Centre for Social Research
• Participation in academic conferences as well as publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or other forms of knowledge dissemination (knowledge transfer)
• Independent planning and delivery of courses at the Department of Sociology, primarily in the field of empirical social research
• Participation in examinations and supervision of theses at the appropriate level, as well as involvement in organizational, administrative, and evaluation activities at the department
• Ongoing professional development in teaching and research skills

Your Profile

• Completed Master’s degree in Sociology
• Excellent command of both English and German (spoken and written), suitable for academic work
• Strong knowledge of quantitative social research and data analysis
• Proficiency in statistical software for quantitative data analysis
• Relevant research and publication experience
• High level of commitment and motivation for academic work

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 program is not completed in the first language.

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. Mag. Dr. Markus Hadler I [email protected]

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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