Open to new ideas. Since 1365. As a research university with high international visibility and a wide range of degree programs, the University of Vienna is committed to basic research and its application, to research-led teaching, as well as to the career development of young researchers and to the dialogue with business and society.

At the Department of Communication of the University of Vienna, area of Public Relations Research, we fill the position of a

University Assistant („post doc“)

(40.0 hours/week, temporary for 6 years).
Classification according to collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. B (postdoc) Beyond that, previous work experience can determine the candidate’s salary classification.

Start of employment: earliest possible Application deadline: December 1st 2021

Job Description

Active participation in research, teaching and administration. This involves:
Participation in research projects; International publishing and presentation activities; Project application and acquisition of third-party-funds; Independent teaching according to regulations of wage agreement (2 courses per semester); Examination activities and support of students; Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance; Participation in administrative tasks at the department

Job Profile

PhD in Communication Science or a related field (e.g. Business Administration, Psychology); Subject-specific competencies in the field of corporate and/or marketing communication; a specialization in one or more of the following expert areas is of advantage: Employee communication, Digital communication, CSR, Crisis communication, Persuasion, Media effects; In-depth knowledge of quantitative methods and statistical data analysis; Didactic competencies; Excellent English-skills (German proficiency is of advantage); IT skills: MS Office, SPSS or equivalent; Experience in publishing and presenting internationally; Teaching experience/experience with online teaching advantageous; Ability to work in teams, flexibility and commitment

Advantageous: Experience in science management; Knowledge of university processes and structures

Application documents: Letter of intent; Scientific CV (including list of publications); Outline of research interests; Names and contact information of at least two references

We look forward to your application until December 1st 2021 quoting the reference number 11973 preferably through the online platform of the Job Center (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at).
For further information about this job offer please contact:

Prof. Sabine Einwiller, PhD
Phone: +43-1-4277-493 19
Email: [email protected]

Reference No.: 11973
E-Mail: [email protected] 
Source: University of Vienna