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













