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University Assistant – Predoctoral, Political Science
univie innovation. Work on and complete a political science dissertation at the intersection of transformations of democracy and migration .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in political science with a focus on migration and democracy research, complemented by strong academic writing and qualitative research skills. Proficient in teaching and supervising students, with excellent communication abilities in English and potentially other languages.
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Master's Degree In Political ScienceExpertise In International MigrationAcademic Writing ExperienceQualitative Research MethodsTeaching Experience
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Hard Skills
Qualitative Research MethodsQuantitative Research MethodsAcademic WritingIT User SkillsE-Learning Experience
Soft Skills
Strong Social SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork Ability
Industry Keywords
Migration ResearchDemocracy ResearchPolitical PartiesPolitical MovementsUniversity Procedures
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work on and complete a political science dissertation at the intersection of transformations of democracy and migration
- Finalise the dissertation agreement within 12–18 months
- Contribute to research projects and academic studies
- Contribute to publications and conference presentations
- Contribute to project applications and third-party funding acquisition
- Independently hold courses within collective bargaining agreement provisions
- Supervise students
- Organise meetings, conferences and symposia
- Undertake departmental, teaching and research administration
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed Master's or Diploma degree in political science or a related field
- Ideally, specialisation in migration, democracy research, political parties and/or movements
- Expertise in international migration
- Proven experience in academic writing and qualitative research methods
- IT user skills
- Excellent written and spoken English (C1 level)
- Command of a further foreign language (C1 level), if relevant for the dissertation topic
- Strong social and communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Competence in quantitative research methods (desirable)
- Teaching experience / experience with e-learning (desirable)
- Experience abroad (desirable)
- Knowledge of university procedures and structures (desirable)
- German at C1 level required if planning to teach courses in German
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working hours
- Partial remote work
- International academic team with excellent research infrastructure
- Easily accessible workplace by public transport
- Over 600 free workshops each year
- Internal further training and coaching
- Welcome Compass onboarding support
- Equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory employment policy