At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for an ...
University Assistant Predoc at the Department of Communication
49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Job vacancy starting: 07/01/2024 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited contract until: 12/31/2027
Job ID: 2328
Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for continuous striving for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions.
Your personal sphere of influence
The Department of Communication, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Vienna is one of the largest and strongest research-oriented departments for communication science worldwide. The advertised position is situated within the Advertising & Media Psychology Research Group, led by Professor Jörg Matthes. The Advertising & Media Psychology Research Group deals with the impact of modern media environments on people's thinking, behavior, and opinions, using both quantitative as well as qualitative methods to conduct their research.
The project Digital Hate: Perpetrators, Audiences, and (Dis)Empowered Targets (DIGIHATE), funded by the European Research Council, affords a multi-disciplinary, international, and methodologically multifaceted perspective that accounts for different actor groups (perpetrators, audience members/bystanders, targets from socially disadvantaged and socially advantaged groups) in order to advance our understanding of the emergence, perception, and individual and collective consequences of malicious online communication. DIGIHATE is set to play an essential part in maintaining and empowering a resilient digital society. The successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of research activities.
The position is advertised to the extent of 30 hours/week (75%) for a period of 3,5 years (42 months), with the position to be filled by July 1, 2024.
Your future tasks
You are part of the DIGIHATE project, which means:
- You actively collaborate in the area of empirical content, reception and effects research, especially in the area of digital hate.
- You publish your research in international highly-ranked journals.
- You present your research at national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia.
- You actively engage in applying for third-party funded projects.
- You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
- The signing of a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months of employment is expected.
This is part of your personality
- You have obtained a completed MA / Magister degree in Communication Science or a related discipline.
- You have in-depth knowledge of methods of empirical social research, especially quantitative methods and statistical data analysis.
- Ideally, you have interest in or knowlege of methods in Computational Science (especially automated content analysis).
- You are interested in an international research orientation.
- Excellent computer literacy
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Knowledge of Hungarian, Swedish and/or French is advantageous.
- Ability to work in teams and distinct organizational skills
What we offer
Work-life balance
We offer the opportunity to work remote upon agreement (maximum of 50% of working time).
Inspiring working atmosphere
An internationally-oriented team and department with outstanding research infrastructure and comfortable working environment.
Appreciative team culture
As a team, we regularly meet for exchange during team meetings and a range of team activities (team lunch, team retreat, Christmas party,
etc.).
Excellent public transport connections
We offer an attractive workplace in the heart of Vienna which is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & coaching
The University of Vienna offers a wide range of opportunities for internal training as well as enhancement of personal skills.
Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position currently (2024) is € 3.578,80 (based on full time employment) and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of 3,5 years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience.
It is that easy to apply
- With your letter of intent
- With your scientific curriculum vitae
- With your list of publications and a list of your presentations (if applicable)
- With the PDF of your MA or Magister thesis
- With your transcript of records
- Via our job portal / Apply now – button
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jörg Matthes
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: 04/30/2024
