University Assistant (postdoc) (substitute employee)
Start date/duration:
1. as soon as possible
2. for one year
Administrative unit:
3. Department of Educational Science
Extent of employment:
4. 20 hours per week
Job Description:
Your tasks:
5. Independent research with a focus on Disability Studies and Inclusive Education (including applications and acquisition of third-party funding, publication of journal articles and in anthologies)
6. Independent organisation of courses and holding of examinations
7. Participation in the research, teaching and examination activities of the Teaching and Research Unit Disability Studies and Inclusive Education; supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses (in the area of the dissertation subject)
8. Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks of the Teaching and Research Unit Disability Studies and Inclusive Pedagogy as well as the Institute of Educational Science
Your profile:
9. Diploma/master's degree in education sciences or a related discipline; relevant doctorate
10. Research in Educational Science with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and participation
11. Well-grounded knowledge in qualitative methodology and transdisciplinary research
12. Knowledge of barrier-free environments and disadvantage-compensating instruments in academic teaching; proven teaching experience at the university level
13. Knowledge of international human rights politics, disability, and gender rights
14. Experience with aspects of the acquisition of third-party external funding as well as mobility experience abroad.
15. Relevant professional and/or postdoc experience.
16. Publications beyond the doctoral dissertation in international peer-reviewed journals and other such professional academic publications.
17. German language skills: C1, English language skills: B2; discipline-relevant IT skills and knowledge
18. strong sense of responsibility, independence, and ability to work in a team; good communication skills.
19. Please enclose the following documents: List of publications; the two most important publications are to be attached in pdf format.
Euraxess:
The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:
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 € 2.466 per month (14 times)*.
*as of 2025
Application:
We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 25.06.2025 stating the code BIWI-15163
Contact:
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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.