University Assistant (post doc) at the Department of Linguistics

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 179 fields of study, approx. 10.000 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.09.2022 of a


Reference number: 13123

The research group of Prof. Jutta L. Mueller (Psycholinguistics) at the Institute of Linguistics of the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies of the University of Vienna, is offering a position for a university assistant (post doc). The position involves the development of an independent research program in the field of psycho- and neurolinguistics as well as teaching and co-supervision of more junior researchers. The research topic should fit into one of the broad topics of the group, including e.g. prediction in language processing, language acquisition and learning, or language and its interface with cognition. There is access to an EEG/fNIRS lab specialized for research with participants of all age groups. Additional methods that are available include f/MRI and eye-tracking.




Duration of employment: 6 year/s

Extent of Employment: 40.0 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:
The position involves active participation in research, teaching and administration. This includes
- Involvement in research projects (research design, data acquisition, data processing and evaluation)
- Developing and strengthening an independent research profile
- International publications and presentations
- Possibility for project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding
- Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Co-supervision of PhD students
- Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
- Involvement in the institute's administration as well as in research administration



Profile:
- Doctoral/PhD degree in psychology, linguistics, cognitive (neuro)science or related area
- Research background in experimental and/or computational modeling approaches to language and/or cognition
- Experience and excellent analysis skills with at least one neuroimaging method (e.g. EEG/ECoG/fMRI/fNIRS)
- solid skills in statistical modeling using R
- Didactic competence as demonstrated in supervision and teaching experience
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Publications in internationally renowned, peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to work in an interdiciplinary team




Desirable qualifications are

- Experience of working on research projects related to language
- Experience of presenting research at international workshops and conferences
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Experience abroad



Application documents

- Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective post-doc project
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Degree certificates
- Contact details of at least two potential referees


Research fields:

Main research field	Special research fields	Importance
Psychology	Cognitive science	CAN
Linguistics and Literature	Psycholinguistics	CAN
Neurosciences	Psychophysiology	CAN

Education:

Educational institution	Educational level	Special subject	Importance
University	Social sciences	Psychology	CAN
University	Humanities	Linguistics and Literature	CAN
University	Natural Sciences	Other and interdisciplinary Natural Sciences	CAN

Languages:

Language	Language level	Importance
German	Basic knowledge	CAN
English	Excellent knowledge	MUST

Computer-Skills:

Type of computer skills	Specified computer skills	Importance
Programming language	Others	SHOULD

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 30.06.2022, mentioning reference number 13123.

For further information please contact Hoidn, Florian +43-1-4277-41721.

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.

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