Senior Scientist

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Senior Scientist building a digital platform for Slavic-language teaching and research at the University of Vienna. Publishing internationally, teaching, securing grants, and supporting academic administration.

Responsibilities:

  • Establishment of a digital Slavic studies teaching and research platform in the interdisciplinary fields of language teaching methodology, linguistics, literary studies, and cultural studies
  • Development of digital teaching formats for learning Slavic languages as foreign and minority languages
  • Active participation in research, teaching, and administration
  • Responsibility for administrative tasks in research and teaching, as well as university self-governance functions
  • International publications and presentations
  • Application for projects and acquisition of third-party funding
  • Independent delivery of courses in accordance with applicable collective bargaining provisions
  • Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance

Requirements:

  • Completed doctoral/PhD degree in Slavic studies
  • Outstanding dissertation in Slavic linguistics, literary and cultural studies, or Slavic language teaching methodology
  • Digital skills in research, teaching, and administration, including Microsoft Office, databases, and web design
  • Experience in university self-governance, research management, and managing project staff is desirable
  • Demonstrated research expertise and initiative through international publications in peer-reviewed venues
  • Teaching expertise and experience in e-learning
  • Excellent command of German and English, as well as at least one Slavic language, both spoken and written
  • Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Application materials: academic CV, letter of intent, publication list, summary of research interests, reference contacts, and official confirmation of completion of the doctoral/PhD degree

Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work by agreement, potentially also on a part-time basis
  • International team with excellent research infrastructure
  • Informal working environment
  • Good public transport connections
  • In-house training and coaching
  • Gross basic salary of EUR 5,014.30, paid 14 times per year, for Senior Scientists at postdoctoral level
  • Salary increase may be available based on recognition of prior professional experience
  • Commitment to equality and diversity