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University assistant predoctoral 1 1

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies

Job vacancy starting: 09/ 01/2025

Limited contract until: 08/31/2029

Job ID: 4378

We are searching for highly motivated next-generation scholars to support us in social science research and teaching on contemporary Japan.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As part of your employment, you will independently realize your doctoral project, which ideally fits in with the joint research topics at the Institute. As university assistant prae doc, our highly engaged team provides you with a supportive and cooperative environment and access to our running research activities. Currently our team in Japanese Studies consists of nine academic colleagues and two working in administration. Our research focusses on the increasing diversity and its impact on contemporary society in Japan. We appreciate maintaining a supportive and cooperative working environment and place great emphasis on social as well as professional exchange. Learn more about us at japan.univie.ac.at.

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching and administration, by

• developing a doctoral research project on diversity and intersectionality
• presenting and publishing your own research
• teaching on Japan and basic methods at BA level
• supporting our administrative tasks, in particular in regard to the u:japan lecture database

This is part of your profile:

• MA degree in Japanese Studies and/or social sciences (focus of thesis research on Japan)
• Theoretical and methodological skills in social sciences
• Experience of studying and researching in Japan
• Your research interests are in line with the research interests of the Department.
• High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
• Excellent command of written and spoken German, English and Japanese
• Ability to work in a team

  Additional skills and competence (desirable skills):

  Ideally you are experienced or versed in

• publishing and layouting
• conference organization
• MaxQDA and social scinece GIS software
• university procedures and structures

What we offer:

The position is temporary for the duration of an employee’s absence.

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from - free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• Letter of Motivation
• Academic curriculum vitae incl. list of publications
• 2 page summary of Master thesis
• Proposal of a prospective doctoral project
• Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
• degree certificates
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Wolfram Manzenreiter

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity . We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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