University Assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)

Department of Educational Sciences

• Application deadline 30.05.2025
• Salary Category B1 with PhD
• Salary per Year (Full Time) € 69,060.60
• Employment Start As soon as possible
• Hours per week 40 h/w
• Duration of Contract Temporary employment
• Temporary Employment 6 Years

Your Responsibilities

• Independent research and publication activities in the field of Social Pedagogy
• Development and performance of  research projects
• Regional, national and international cooperations with research departments and practical institutions
• Participation in the application process for third-party funded projects
• Independent teaching of courses and conducting of examinations according to the contract
• Professional supervision of students of the Department of Educational Science in the context of academical thesis
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measure

Your Profile

• Completed doctorate/PhD in the area of Social Pedagogy
• Proven publication and lecture activity
• Advanced knowledge of social pedagogical concepts
• Scientific expertise on topics of Social Pedagogy, esp. in social pedagogical work for childhood, youth and families, socio-culture and social problems, professionalization and shaping of the society
• Research experience and skills in the development of socio-educational research approaches and methods (e.g. participative research)
• Expertise in acquiring and managing third-party funded projects
• Interest in networking between socio-educational research, teaching and practice
• Excellent German language skills and competent English language skills for conferences and publications
• Personal commitment to social topics and problems in society
• Independent working style and ability to cooperate and work in a team
• Interdisciplinary understanding

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• Certificates

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 69,060.60 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

Office Direktor Sabine Habersack, MSc.
Institute Manager
Department of Educational Science
University of Graz
8010 Graz, Merangasse 70/II
Tel.: +43 316 380-2535, email: [email protected]

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The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

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