University Assistant (prae doc)

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 184 fields of study, approx. 10.400 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a


Reference number: 14131

The Vienna Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution offers three fully funded PhD positions to be filled in 2023!


#2: Agnes Dellinger - The geographic mosaic of pollination and fruit dispersal as source of diversity in Pyxidantheae

- Duration of employment: 3 year/s

- Extent of Employment: 30 hours/week

#3: Hanna Weiss-Schneeweiss - Evolution of the karyotypes and genomes of peppers (genus Capsicum, Solanaceae)

- Duration of employment: 4 year/s

- Extent of Employment: 30 hours/week


For further information on the individual projects, admission requirements, eligibility criteria and application process, please visit the website of the Vienna Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution (VDSEE):

https://vds-ecology-evolution.univie.ac.at/application/open-positions/

Employment details:
The announcement is made for 3 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 3 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
The selected candidates will be member of University of Vienna's Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution (VDSEE).


Extent of Employment: 30.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:
We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 6-12 months and to participate in research, teaching and administration. This includes:

- Participation in research projects

- Publications and presentations

- Teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement

- Supervision of trainees and students

- Involvement in the organization of meetings, conferences, symposiums

Profile:
VDSEE is open to all early stage researchers of any nationality with a Master’s degree or equivalent and who have not been awarded a doctoral degree.

The applicant needs to hold a Master degree or equivalent in the field of the open position or in another relevant discipline entitling the researcher to embark on a doctorate. The degree certificate must be available before being accepted into the doctoral program.

The VDSEE program language is English; therefore, written and oral English proficiency is expected and essential (at least B2 level).
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For further information on the admission criteria, on how to apply and the application procedure, please visit the website of the Vienna Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution (VDSEE).

How to apply: details on eligibility criteria and application portfolio to be submitted are described at Application and on the submission portal Apply@VDSEE.

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.

Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Reference number: 14131