Senior Scientist

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

📋 Description

• Creation of a digital platform for Slavic studies focused on teaching and research across interdisciplinary areas such as language teaching methodology, linguistics, literary studies, and cultural studies.

• Development of innovative digital teaching formats for Slavic languages as foreign and minority languages.

• Active involvement in research, instructional activities, and administrative duties.

• Management of administrative responsibilities related to research and teaching, along with participation in university governance functions.

• Contributions to international publications and presentations.

• Engagement in project applications and securing third-party funding.

• Independent delivery of courses in alignment with relevant collective bargaining agreements.

• Involvement in evaluation processes and quality assurance measures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed doctoral/PhD degree in Slavic studies.

• Exceptional dissertation in Slavic linguistics, literary and cultural studies, or Slavic language teaching methodology.

• Proficiency in digital tools for research, teaching, and administration, including Microsoft Office, databases, and web design.

• Experience in university governance, research management, and overseeing project staff is preferred.

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

• Teaching experience and proficiency in e-learning methodologies.

• Excellent command of both German and English, as well as proficiency in at least one Slavic language, both spoken and written.

• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Application documents should include an academic CV, a letter of intent, a list of publications, a summary of research interests, reference contacts, and official proof of completion of the doctoral/PhD degree.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Remote work options available by agreement, potentially on a part-time basis.

• Access to an international team with a robust research infrastructure.

• An informal working atmosphere.

• Convenient public transport connections.

• Opportunities for in-house training and coaching.

• A gross basic salary of EUR 5,014.30, paid 14 times a year, for Senior Scientists at the postdoctoral level.

• Potential salary increases based on prior professional experience recognition.

• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity.