Postdoctoral University Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Austria.

📋 Description

• Engage actively in research, teaching, and administrative tasks.

• Establish a unique research profile focused on Older German Literature.

• Participate in research initiatives and academic inquiries in the field of Older German Literature.

• Publish work internationally and present at academic conferences.

• Prepare and submit research proposals to secure external funding.

• Develop and finalize a habilitation thesis suitable for publication.

• Teach courses independently in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

• Oversee student supervision.

• Assist in evaluation processes and ensure quality assurance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of a completed doctoral degree or PhD in Older German Literature.

• An exemplary doctoral dissertation.

• Proven research expertise and initiative, demonstrated through international publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals.

• Experience in independently teaching courses at the university level.

• Background in contributing to research projects.

• Proficient teaching skills, including experience in e-learning.

• Competence in IT skills.

• Familiarity with university procedures and structures is advantageous.

• Experience in supervising students.

• Excellent proficiency in English at a C1 level.

• A collaborative mindset along with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Option for remote work.

• Work within an international team equipped with exceptional research infrastructure.

• Enjoy a relaxed working environment.

• Excellent public transportation connections.

• Access to ongoing internal training and coaching.

• Support from Welcome Compass during the onboarding process.

• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity initiatives.

• Salary disbursed 14 times a year.