[Commlist] Postdoc opportunity - Dept. of Communication - University of Salzburg

*6-year postdoc-position at the **Department of Communication, 
University of Salzburg*


The University of Salzburg (*Dept. of Communication*) is now inviting 
applications from qualified candidates for a position as university 
assistant (*Postdoc*) according to § 26 Collective Agreement 
(Kollektivvertrag) in research and teaching according to UG 2002 and 
Employee Act (Angestelltengesetz).

(Remuneration group: B1; € 3.803,90 (gross, 14×year)).

  * Start of employment: October 1st, 2019
  * Duration of employment: 6 years
  * Weekly working hours: 40 by arrangement

  * Job description: Independent scientific research and teaching,
    scientific support in research and teaching as well as participation
    in administrative tasks of the faculty, especially in the Department
    of Media Usage and Digital Cultures (Prof. Dr. Christine Lohmeier),
  * independent teaching to the extent of 4 hours per week per semester.
  * Key areas of work and research are:
      o Media usage and media appropriation processes;
      o Challenges of media usage in times of AI and datafication;
      o Processes of digital, social and cultural change;
      o   Qualitative and ethnographic survey methods and their further
        development and combination e.g. with digital methods.
      o Applicants are expected to independently apply for external
        funding and to independently conduct research and teaching in
        the department’s main areas of expertise, as well as to publish
        in journals and present at and co-organise (international)
        conferences. Furthermore, publications in journals in English
        and German are expected, as well as participation in national
        and international conferences.
      o The successful candidate has the opportunity to complete a
        /Habilitation/. Upon completing this qualification within the
        contract period, the temporary employment will be changed into a
        permanent position.

Offer Requirements/Skills/Qualifications

  * Employment conditions: Doctorate in social science, communication
    studies or a related discipline and (at least partly) published
    dissertation; notable scientific reputation, proven in particular by
    relevant publications and presentations; teaching experience.
  * Desired additional qualifications: Strong involvement in the
    international scientific community (presentation activities,
    organization of conferences and research-related events, reviewing
    activities), ability to teach courses and examinations in English
    (higher level).
  * Desired personal qualities: highly motivated, ability to work in a
    team and great enthusiasm for all areas of academic work, excellent
    communication skills and experience in conducting and managing
    research projects (national and international).
  * Please submit your application electronically including the usual
    documents to:

a) Document your activities and achievements in research;

b) Present your experiences in teaching (and possibly in training junior 
researchers);

c) Present concepts for future research and teaching to contribute to 
the scientific profile of the department;

d) Reflect on your contribution to knowledge transfer and research 
management;

e) Provide evidence of your social competences and other skills.

Further information will be provided via Tel. +43/662/8044-4152 or email 
(christine.lohmeier /at/ sbg.ac.at)

**

*Application deadline: 05 June 2019*

Please send your application with reference “*GZ A 0084/1-2019*” to 
(bewerbung /at/ sbg.ac.at)



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