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University Assistant – Predoctoral, Political Science
univie innovation. Work on and complete a political science dissertation on democratic resilience and democratic regression under Fabio Wolkenstein's supervision .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in democracy research with a strong theoretical foundation, proven academic writing skills, and the ability to teach and supervise students effectively. Proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methods, with excellent communication skills in English and potentially another foreign language.
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Expertise In Democracy ResearchProven Academic Writing ExperienceStrong Theoretical FoundationTeaching ExperienceC1-Level English Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Democratic Theory SpecializationQualitative Research MethodsQuantitative Research MethodsResearch AdministrationDissertation WritingProject Application DevelopmentConference PresentationThird-Party Funding AcquisitionInterdisciplinary Research DevelopmentStudent Supervision
Soft Skills
Strong Social SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Player
Tools & Technologies
IT User Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's Degree In Political Science
Industry Keywords
Democratic ResilienceDemocratic RegressionPolitical TheoryPolitical PhilosophyUniversity ProceduresE-Learning ExperienceResearch ProjectsAcademic StudiesTeaching AdministrationForeign Language Proficiency
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work on and complete a political science dissertation on democratic resilience and democratic regression under Fabio Wolkenstein's supervision
- Finalise the dissertation agreement within 12–18 months
- Contribute to research projects and academic studies in democracy research
- Contribute to publications and conference presentations
- Contribute to project applications and third-party funding acquisition
- Independently teach courses within collective bargaining agreement provisions
- Supervise students
- Perform departmental, teaching and research administration
- Research democratic resilience and democratic regression, potentially addressing institutional, party-political and ideological conditions, or processes eroding democratic procedures and norms
- Develop theoretical, conceptual or interdisciplinary research with a strong theoretical foundation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed Master's or Diploma degree in political science or a related field
- Ideally, specialisation in democratic theory, democracy research or political theory/philosophy
- Expertise in democracy research
- Strong theoretical interest and sound theoretical foundation
- Proven experience in academic writing
- IT user skills
- Excellent written and spoken English at C1 level
- C1-level command of an additional foreign language if relevant to the dissertation topic
- Team player with strong social and communication skills
- Desirable: qualitative or quantitative research methods experience, depending on project design
- Desirable: teaching or e-learning experience
- Desirable: experience abroad
- Desirable: knowledge of university procedures and structures
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working hours
- Partial remote work
- International team with excellent research infrastructure
- Relaxed working environment
- Good public transport connections
- Over 600 free workshops each year
- Internal further training and coaching
- Welcome Compass onboarding support
- Equal opportunities and diversity-focused workplace