University Assistant (postdoc)

Job Description:

Main Responsibilities:

In this postdoctoral position you are expected to participate as project manager, researcher, and co-author of publications in the international “Three Generation Longitudinal Life Course Study LifE” (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/LifE-Studie) as well as the planned longitudinal study GUIDE-Austria (Growing Up in Digital Europe: https://www.coordinate-network.eu/guide).

When taking over the position, you will be a member of the research unit on “Educational Sciences, Intergenerational Relationships, and Youth Studies” at the Department of Education and are expected to help in organizing scientific conferences and other events of this research unit.

Furthermore, you are expected to hold seminars and tutor students.

In a stimulating environment using the university’s infrastructure you will be encouraged to attend further training activities and take part in national and international conferences.

Required qualifications:

Master degree (or similar qualification) in educational sciences or related disciplines (e.g., psychology, sociology)

Doctoral thesis in the field of educational sciences, family studies or child/youth studies

Practical experience in planning, conducting, analyzing, and publishing research projects

Advanced knowledge in quantitative research methods of data collection and analysis

Experience in teaching on university level

Good command of English language, German level C1

High motivation, persistence, and ability to work independently as well as in a team

Euraxess:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/BIWI-14797

The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:

https://www.uibk.ac.at/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile-wiss-personal/post-doc.html

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more!

https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for this position amounts to € 3.700 per month (14 times)^*.

^*as of 2025

24.03.2025 stating the code BIWI-14797

Contact:

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The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.