PLUS Salzburg

Planned start of employment: 1st October 2024

Expected duration of employment: limited to 6 years, can become permanent position upon fulfilment of individual qualification requirements

Extent of employment: 40 hours

Working hours: by agreement

Areas of responsibility:

Own scientific research and teaching, scientific support in research and teaching, as well as participation in administrative tasks in the field of media structure and platform research. Independent teaching of 4 semester hours per academic year.

The area of responsibility includes dealing with media structure research, in particular Austrian, European and global communication policy and internet governance (traditional mass media, digital platforms, alternative commons-based media and platforms) in a historical and geopolitical context. Candidates should have experience in the application and management of larger third-party funded projects, preferably EU research projects.

Employment requirements: completed doctoral studies in communication science and at least partially published doctoral thesis, at least one year of scientific experience abroad, relevant teaching experience; academic reputation, proven in particular by relevant publications and lectures, multilingualism in teaching and research (English and German required, other languages desirable).

Desirable additional qualifications:

Experience in university operations; clear vision of own future research profile; experience in organizing scientific conferences, digital skills in data management and with data visualization.

Desired personal qualities:

Enthusiasm for the subject area of media structures, democracy, media and platform policy and economics; experience in supervising students and junior academic staff; good communication and teamwork skills; ability to work under pressure and flexibly; enjoy imparting knowledge; strong interpersonal skills, especially in student support; ability to work in a goal-oriented, effective and solution-oriented manner.

In addition to a detailed curriculum vitae and a list of relevant publications (including the at least partially published doctoral thesis), the application documents should include the following:

a) Outline of academic and research achievements;

b) Description of experience and activities in teaching (including the supervision of junior researchers);

c) Concept for plans in research and teaching and for the contribution to knowledge

d) Concept for knowledge transfer and science management;

e) Presentation of social and other competencies.