Dear colleagues,
In the PER group at the University of Vienna, Austria, a PostDoc position (6 years, full-time) in PER is available.
More informations can be found at https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche with the reference number 13564 or by me personally (martin.hopf at univie.ac.at).
Best regards
Martin
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The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 184 fields of study, approx. 10.400 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a
University Assistant (post doc)
at the Center for Science Education Research (AECCs)
Reference number: 13564
At the Austrian Educational Competence Centre, Physics Education Research and Development is done. In innovative and school-relevant projects we try to enhance physics teaching and learning. We offer the position of a senior scientific assistant ("post-doc") for a 6 year fixed-term appointment.
Duration of employment: 6 year/s
Extent of Employment: 40 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
Job Description:
Job description: Research and development in physics education research, teaching duties in physics education as agreed upon in the collective contract of the University, participation in administrative and organizational aspects, independent lecturing and publication activities. We are looking for an experienced researcher to join the Austrian Education Competence Centre Physics. This position provides a multifaceted environment for science education research and practice. While conducting research projects, you will jointly mentor and advise master thesis candidates, teach physics education at bachelor and master level (the number of hours/week will be based on your salary agreement) as well as assume administrative and coordinative duties/responsibilities. Your individual ideas and research focus will be valued and very welcomed as an addition to the centre/physics department.
Profile:
Requirement Profile
- Master Level Degree in Physics or Physics Teaching
- Doctorate/PhD
- Confidence in undertaking qualitative and quantitative research and analysis using a range of tool and methodologies (incl. statistics)
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Management and organizational skills
- Profound knowledge of German
- Profound knowledge of English
-) PhD/Doctorate in Physics Education Research
-) Teaching practice at secondary school
Application documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given)
- Description of research interests and research agenda
- Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference
Research fields:
Main research field
Special research fields Importance
Educational Sciences
Subject didactics of natural sciences MUST
Education:
Educational institution
Educational level Special subject Importance
University
Physics, Mechanics, Astronomy Teaching Physics MUST
Languages:
Language
Language level Importance
German
Very good knowledge MUST
English
Very good knowledge MUST
Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 27.09.2022, mentioning reference number 13564.
For further information please contact Zvonek, Michael +43-1-4277-60302, Edlinger, Harald +43-1-4277-60201, Hopf, Martin +43-1-4277-60330.
The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.
Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Reference number: 13564
E-Mail: jobcenter@univie.ac.at
