University Assistant (postdoc)

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Independent research activities in the areas of the research group "Social and Ecological Transformations" at the Institute of Sociology
• Participation in research projects, acquisition of third-party funding and publications of the research group
• Independent teaching of courses (German and English) and holding of examinations
• Supervision of students, including supervision of theses
• Cooperation in administrative tasks of the institute
• Further education
• Knowledge transfer (third mission)

Your profile:

• Doctorate in sociology (or relevant doctorate)
• Relevant research experience in at least one of the following areas: Inequality research, environmental sociology, rural sociology
• Methodological expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative methods
• High-quality publications
• Ability to connect to the research areas represented at the Institute of Sociology
• Very good command of English and German
• Teamwork, communication and organisational skills
• Desirable: Teaching experience
• Desirable: Experience in acquiring third-party funding

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more! .

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for this position amounts to € 4.933 per month (14 times)^*.

^*as of 2025

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 14.04.2025 stating the code POSO-14917

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.