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[ecrea] PhD and Post-doc positions at the Department of Communication at the University of Vienna

Sun Jun 05 17:31:32 GMT 2016




The Department of Communication at the University of Vienna has advertised 1 post-doc (6 years) and 2 PhD positions (4 years) in Journalism Studies. The appointees will work in the journalism studies research group led by Prof Folker Hanusch. Deadline for applications is 23 June 2016.


For more information, see the advertisements below and see the following links:

https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche/flow/bew_ausschreibung-flow?_flowExecutionKey=_c5DFB53AA-6CEA-DBD6-5A83-9DF2CB6E94E5_k50A7D311-951C-04AA-1AC9-4F9F7ED62485&tid=58058.28

https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche/flow/bew_ausschreibung-flow?_flowExecutionKey=_c6CCAFF89-6E14-F0DE-4F5F-7754B751656E_k5559DADE-EFB0-840D-C7DF-E315579B556C&tid=58006.28

Post-Doc position

The University of Vienna (15 faculties, 4 centres, about 188 fields of study, approx. 9.700 members of staff, more than 92.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.08.2016 of a

University Assistant (post doc)

at the Department of Communication

Reference number: 6637

Communication studies is a social science with a diversity of research methods. Its core is the indirect public communication, transmitted by mass media. The Department of Communication of the University of Vienna, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, announces a vacant post doc position within the field of Journalism Studies, working with Prof. Folker Hanusch.

As part of their research, candidates are expected to be interested in comparative journalism research especially changes in the journalistic field. Appointees are further expected to take an active role in the development and supervision of new research projects in the research group.

Duration of employment: 6 year/s

Extent of Employment: 40 hours/week

Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:

- Participation in research, teaching and administration

- Participation in research projects

- International publishing and presentation activities

- Development of applications for research funding

- Preparation /Finalization of a (publishable) habilitation

- Teaching assignments according to the regulations of wage agreement

- Examination activities

- Support of students

- Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance

- Participation in administration of the department

Profile:

- PhD in the communication studies or related disciplines

- Track record of international publications and academic presentations

- Knowledge in empirical journalism research, comparative communication research or changes in the journalistic field would be of advantage

- In-depth knowledge of methods of empirical social research, especially statistical data analysis (e.g. SPSS, MaxQDA, N-Vivo)

- Knowledge of principles of teaching / e-learning

- High command of written and oral language

- High level of computer literacy

- Excellent English skills both written and spoken

- Experience in knowledge management

- Experience in (external) fundraising

- Ability to work in teams

- Knowledge of university structures and processes advantageous

Your application should include the following documents:

- Letter of intent

- Scientific CV

- List of publications

- Draft of research interests / habilitation project

- Letters of three referees

Research fields:

Main research field

Special research fields   Importance

Media and Communication Sciences

Journalism;Communication science SHOULD

Languages:

Language

Language level Importance

English

Excellent knowledge      MUST

Computer-Skills:

Type of computer skills

Specified computer skills             Importance

Basic Knowledge

MS Office            MUST

Database knowledge

SPSS      SHOULD

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 23.06.2016, mentioning reference number 6637.

For further information please contact Matthes, Jörg +43-1-4277-49307.

The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.

Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna

Reference number: 6637

E-Mail: (jobcenter /at/ univie.ac.at) <mailto:(jobcenter /at/ univie.ac.at)>

PhD (Prae-doc) positions

The University of Vienna (15 faculties, 4 centres, about 188 fields of study, approx. 9.700 members of staff, more than 92.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.08.2016 of a

University Assistant (prae doc)

at the Department of Communication

Reference number: 6627

Communication studies is a social science with a diversity of research methods. Its core is the indirect public communication, transmitted by mass media. The Department of Communication of the University of Vienna, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences, announces two vacant prae doc positions within the field of Journalism Studies, working with Prof. Folker Hanusch.

Duration of employment: 4 year/s

Extent of Employment: 30 hours/week

Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:

- Participation in research, teaching and administration

- Contribution to research projects

- Contribution to publications

- Contribution to organisation of conferences, meetings, symposiums

- Contribution to applications for research funding

- Possibility to write a PhD dissertation

- Teaching assignments are possible according to the extent regulated by the collective agreement

- Examination activities

- Support of students

- Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance

- Participation in administration of the department

Profile:

- Postgraduate degree MA, MSc (or equivalent) in communication studies or a related field

- Knowledge in one ore more of the following areas of advantage: comparative journalism research, journalism and change, visual communication

- Competence in survey research, in-depth interviews and/or content analysis

- Familiarity with data analysis, SPSS competencies an advantage

- Knowledge of principles of teaching

- High command of written and oral language

- Excellent English skills both written and spoken

- High level of Computer literacy

- Ability to work in teams

- Knowledge of university structures and processes advantageous

Your application should include the following documents:

- Letter of intent

- Scientific CV / List of publications

- Certificates

- Names of two referees

Research fields:

Main research field         Special research fields Importance

Media and Communication Sciences Journalism;Journalism;Communication science SHOULD

Languages:

Language             Language level Importance

English Excellent knowledge      MUST

Computer-Skills:

Type of computer skills Specified computer skills             Importance

Basic Knowledge              MS Office            MUST

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 23.06.2016, mentioning reference number 6627.

For further information please contact Matthes, Jörg +43-1-4277-49307.

The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.

Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna

Reference number: 6627

E-Mail: (jobcenter /at/ univie.ac.at) <mailto:(jobcenter /at/ univie.ac.at)>


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