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University Assistant – Predoctoral, Political Science
univie innovation. Work on a political science dissertation in the field of labor migration .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in international migration and academic writing, with proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods. Capable of teaching independently, supervising students, and contributing to scholarly publications and presentations.
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Expertise In International MigrationAcademic WritingQualitative Research MethodsTeaching ExperienceExcellent English Skills (C1)
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Hard Skills
Quantitative MethodsApplied Computer SkillsResearch Project ParticipationDissertation Agreement FinalizationPublication Contribution
Soft Skills
Strong Social SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Player
Industry Keywords
Political ScienceLabor MigrationE-LearningUniversity ProcessesDepartment Administration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work on a political science dissertation in the field of labor migration
- Finalize the dissertation agreement within 12–18 months
- Participate in research projects and scholarly studies
- Contribute to publications and presentations
- Participate in project proposals and acquisition of external funding
- Supervise students
- Independently teach courses in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
- Organize meetings, conferences, and symposia
- Participate in department administration and teaching and research administration
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed master’s or diploma degree in political science or a related field
- Expertise in international migration
- Proven experience in academic writing and qualitative research methods
- Proficiency in quantitative methods is a plus
- Applied computer skills
- Excellent English skills (C1)
- Knowledge of another foreign language (C1) if relevant to the dissertation topic
- Team player with strong social and communication skills
- Teaching experience or experience with e-learning is desirable
- Experience of living abroad is desirable
- Knowledge of university processes and structures is desirable
- Command of German is desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working hours
- Partial remote work
- International academic team with excellent research infrastructure
- Good public transport connections
- Over 600 free workshops each year
- Internal further training and coaching
- Welcome Compass onboarding support
- Equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory employment policy