[Commlist] Group Leader / University Professor for Science Communication and Science Journalism

The Institute for Comparative Media and Communication Studies (CMC) is 
jointly operated by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) and 
the University of Klagenfurt. The OeAW is Austria’s top and central 
non-university research and science institution. The University of 
Klagenfurt is a young, vibrant, and innovative university with 
approximately 12.000 students and is located at the intersection of 
Alpine and Mediterranean culture. The THE Young University Rankings 2022 
rate it among the 100 best young universities worldwide. We are offering 
a position for a strong and creative scientist of high profile to serve as

*GROUP LEADER (80 %) AND UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR (20 %) (F/M/X)
for Science Communication and Science Journalism *

We are looking for a highly qualified and internationally recognized 
scientist who is capable of representing the subject of comparative 
media and communication studies in teaching and research, with high 
engagement in developing and sustaining an ambitious and innovative 
research program. Candidates are expected to conduct cutting-edge 
research that should also be reflected in peer-reviewed third-party 
funding. They should have made seminal contributions to the fields 
of science communication and/or science journalism as an increasingly 
important field of public communication.

The Vienna-based Institute for Comparative Media and Communication 
Studies (CMC) was established in 2013, succeeding an OeAW Commission 
of the same name established in 1994. The experience and competence 
acquired over 30 years have made CMC a highly recognized institute in 
the area of research in politically relevant communication, and a 
sought-after partner in international projects. The partnership of the 
Austrian Academy of Sciences and the University of Klagenfurt in 
operating CMC is an excellent opportunity to focus on long-term basic 
research and follow Humboldtian ideals, bringing research findings 
directly into education as well as into public and political discourse, 
and giving support to a younger generation of researchers.

The duties of the position include:

  * Representing the academic field of science communication and
    journalism studies through research
  * Competitive research grant acquisition and management
  * Participation in programs at Bachelor/Master/PhD level at the
    University of Klagenfurt (20 %)
  * Advising and mentoring of junior academic colleagues
  * Contribution to public outreach activities
  * Participation in academic self-management

Required qualifications:

  * Habilitation or equivalent qualification in media and communication
    studies
  * Excellent research and publication record in the field of science
    communication and science journalism
  * Embeddedness in the international research community
  * Excellent university teaching record
  * Leadership skills and team spirit

We also expect:

  * Experience in the acquisition, implementation, and management of
    third-party funded research projects
  * A strong background in quantitative and qualitative methods
  * Knowledge of media structures and media use in Austria and Europe
  * International experience in research and teaching
  * Capability to undertake interdisciplinary co-operation
  * Excellent scientific dissemination skills
  * Fluent English
  * Competence in gender mainstreaming and diversity management
  * Practical experiences in the field of science journalism and science
    communication
  * German language skills (not as a formal prerequisite, but
    proficiency at level B2 is expected within two years)


Our offer:

  * A Group Leader position at the CMC (80 %) and a professorship at the
    University of Klagenfurt (20 %) initially limited to a period of 5
    years.
  * The annual gross salary for this position according to the
    respective collective agreements is € 62.795,32 (full-time basis) at
    the Austrian Academy of Sciences and 81.575 (full-time basis) at the
    University of Klagenfurt.
  * An engaging research position in an internationally well-reputed
    institute
  * Flexible working hours
  * A central downtown location in Vienna
  * The connection to an innovative university
  * The possibility to work independently, but embedded in an excellent
    institute

Applications with personal and scientific data and a brief statement 
about scientific interests and achievements should be sent by e-mail to 
(cmc /at/ oeaw.ac.at) <mailto:(cmc /at/ oeaw.ac.at)> (mentioning Job ID: 
CMC008GL123) no later than *May 31st, 2023*.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences pursues a non-discriminatory employment 
policy and values equal opportunities and diversity. Individuals 
from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.


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