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Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 07.01.2025 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 06.01.2029
Reference no.: 3259

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

The Department at the University of Vienna is the largest academic center covering all fields relating to the German language and German-language literatures. The core areas are Modern German Literature, Medieval German Language and Literature, Germanic Linguistic, German as a Foreign and Second Language, and German Teaching Methodology. In addition, the areas of Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Theory, Literary Theory, and Literature for Children and Young Adults are well established. More than 5000 students are enrolled.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant prae doc, you will have the opportunity to work at one of the largest departments of German Philology worldwide consisting of an inspiring group of people dedicated to a manifold range of research and academic teaching.

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	A dissertation project in the field of literary studies with one of the following focal points is expected: Literature and politics, conveying literature, intermediality
	Participation in research projects in the above-mentioned subject areas
	The successful candidate is expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months
	Independent teaching of introductory and literary courses according to the collective agreement
	Supervision of students
	Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
	Administration of departmental workflows, assistance in teaching and research


Desirable qualifications are:


	teaching experience / Experience with the planning, organizing and implementation of scientific meetings
	knowledge of university structures
	experience abroad
	experience in scientific work
	lecturing activities


This is part of your personality:


	Above-average degree in German Philology (Magister or MA or UF German, preferably in NdL)
	Proven expertise and teaching skills in modern German literature
	High ability to express oneself in speaking and writing
	Excellent command of written and spoken English
	IT user skills
	Ability to work in a team


What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:


	Letter of motivation
	a proposal (2 - 3 pages) for a PhD project
	Curriculum vitae
	List of publications, proof of teaching experience (if available)
	Degree certificates, academic records
	Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button


If you have any content questions, please contact:

Stefan Krammer

stefan.krammer@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.

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Application deadline: 11/29/2024

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University of Vienna

Australia, Camperdown


	An exciting opportunity for an outstanding senior academic who is a leading authority within their discipline
	Make a significant contribution to teaching and research in a collaborative and supportive team environment
	This is full time continuing position


About the opportunity

The Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) at our esteemed University is the largest faculty, encompassing diverse areas such as dentistry, medicine, medical sciences, nursing and midwifery, pharmacy, health sciences, and public health. Our faculty takes pride in fostering a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to address contemporary healthcare challenges.

The Sydney School of Health Sciences is the largest in FMH, and we aim to graduate outstanding health professionals who will be innovative leaders, bringing the creative and collaborative change needed to improve health outcomes for all. Accredited professional entry-level courses include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, medical imaging sciences, exercise physiology and sports sciences. Our strategic direction is to build on existing success as a national and international leader in health science education and research to transform health systems and services with solution focused, evidence-based approaches to improve health and quality of life.

We are currently seeking to appoint an outstanding senior academic as Associate Professor or Professor of Allied Health, in partnership with the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD).The position is a component of a strategic partnership between the School of Health Sciences, FMH and SLHD, with the objective of enhancing the research capability among allied health clinical researchers and fostering the connection between the institutions to support research and education and other activities, such as student placements The position is co-located at the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District. This position will work alongside a passionate team of clinicians and researchers in the various allied health disciplines and pursue a research program, may teach in the Professor's relevant field, supervise postgraduate research students and contribute to the discipline's academic programs.

About you (skills, capabilities and experience)

The successful candidate will:


	Hold a PhD in an academic field relevant to the role
	Be registered as an allied health professional with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or is eligible for membership of the relevant allied health professional association if a self-regulated profession.
	Be a leading authority within their area of expertise and have an international reputation for excellence
	Possess a sound understanding of the NSW public health system and current challenges and priorities
	Possess a sound understanding of the key strategic issues in the higher education sector
	Have experience in people leadership and management within the higher education sector and demonstrated ability to supervise and/or mentor others to success
	Be passionate about improving health service delivery at the local level through enabling quality research and translation of research to practice by others
	Have demonstrated success in leading an academic endeavour from curriculum design to producing leading research and providing a student-enabling environment
	Have a distinguished record of scholarly teaching excellence (as evidenced through successful student outcomes, demonstrated impact on student learning, recognition through awards/prizes, and innovation)
	Have international reputation as an authority in their discipline or area of expertise with a strong track record of successful competitive research grants, publications, and evidence of recognition within the broader research community


Term and remuneration

This is a full time, continuing position. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. The level of appointment will be determined during the selection process, based on experience and track record. Applicants with suitable qualifications may be eligible for a salaried NSW Health Clinical appointment in SLHD subject to clinical need and funding.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link above. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.

Candidate Information Brochure

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact:

Dr Mushtaq Sobhan (Senior Talent Partner, Senior Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Operations) by email mushtaq.sobhan@sydney.edu.au

Copyright The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.


The University of Sydney

United Kingdom, Southampton

The School of Psychology at the University of Southampton is making strategic academic appointments to grow our research and research-led undergraduate and postgraduate education.

We welcome applications from individuals with a background in areas that complement and extend our expertise in social and personality psychology, health psychology, child and adolescent development and developmental psychopathology, and cognitive neuroscience. We encourage applications from individuals with expertise in social and personality psychology but also welcome applications across all areas of our research portfolio.

You will hold a doctorate in psychology or related discipline, be able to evidence excellence in teaching and research commensurate with your level and share our ambition to deliver the highest quality research, education and training in psychological science in a research-intensive Russell Group environment.

The School of Psychology is recognised for world-leading, high-impact research, supported by excellent research facilities (REF2021). These include excellent clinical-academic links with NHS services, and purpose-built laboratories for neuropsychological/cognitive testing, social interaction and behavioural observation, therapeutic intervention and psychopharmacology, and child/family studies. Facilities include functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), neurostimulation (TMS/tDCS), psychophysiology, pain research including quantitative sensory testing (QST), eye-tracking, virtual reality and multi-sensory processing: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/research/index.page

We also benefit from long-standing collaborations with University research groups in Medicine (Psychiatry, Primary Care, Public Health), Biological Sciences (Neuroscience), Health Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science. The Institute for Life Sciences supports further cross-disciplinary collaboration. Our strategic partnerships with schools, NHS Trusts, Government, charities and industry deliver world leading impact (REF2021) and attract significant grant income from all major research funders.

Our School is one of the largest providers of postgraduate research and clinical training in the UK, offering a range of MSc programmes (Clinical, Health, Research Methods), research doctorates (PhD), Doctoral Programmes in Clinical Psychology (DClin) and Educational Psychology (DEdPsy), and training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

We are an ambitious and successful School providing a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment located on the beautiful Highfield Campus at the University of Southampton. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities. We recognise that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance, including flexible and part-time working. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. The School of Psychology holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award demonstrating our commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award.

Interviews are to be held in February 2025, and part-time applications may be considered.

For further details about the posts, you are invited to contact Professor Charles Leek (Head of Psychology: Charles.Leek@soton.ac.uk).


University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Guildford

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

ESRC funded project: Dyadic Nostalgia in Couple Relationships

We invite applications for a Research Fellow to join a team of psychologists working on the project Dyadic Nostalgia in Couple Relationships (ES/Z503642/1; fixed term contract for 42 months). The project is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and will explore the role, dynamics and potential uses of the emotion of nostalgia in romantic couple relationships. The project includes a programme of quantitative and qualitative studies as well as a suite of activities and outputs to engage the public and key stakeholders (e.g., charities and relationship therapists).

Key Responsibilities

The post-holder will:


	Conduct quantitative research with couples (e.g., surveys, daily diaries, experiments, behavioural observation).
	Co-supervise graduate research assistants working on two qualitative studies
	Collaborate with the team of investigators at the University of Surrey and University of Southampton
	Liaise with non-academic project partners as part of the project’s Advisory Group and impact activities
	Contribute to dissemination via international conferences, authorship on peer-reviewed publications, and public and stakeholder engagement


The post-holder will be based in the School of Psychology at the University of Surrey. The School of Psychology is a vibrant and welcoming community based on the beautiful Stag Hill campus in Guildford. The post-holder will be a member of the Social Psychology research group, which has expertise in social emotions, social equality, and relationships, and will collaborate with the Centre for Research on Self and Identity at the University of Southampton.

About you

The successful candidate will have:


	A doctoral degree (or near completion) in psychology or a related discipline
	Experience in a range of quantitative research methods
	Strong statistical analysis skills
	Good skills in organisation, attention to detail, ethics, communication, and a balance of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
	A developing publication record commensurate with your level of career


What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is a fantastic place to work with a beautiful, green campus, a picturesque lake (great for summertime picnics!) and fantastic sports facilities. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous leave of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays, a market leading pension, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

Please apply on the University website with a CV and cover letter addressing the essential/desirable criteria.

Job interviews will take place on Thursday 19th December on campus or online to suit the candidate.

For informal inquiries, please contact Dr Erica Hepper, School of Psychology, University of Surrey, E.Hepper@surrey.ac.uk.

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University of Surrey

Base Salary starting from $118,390 + 17% superannuation


	Full time, fixed term contract for 3 years with possible extension 
	An exciting opportunity in a newly created research role within the team focused on wearables and health within the Charles Perkins Centre and the Faculty of Medicine and Health
	Base Salary starting from $118,390 + 17% superannuation 


The University of Sydney, Charles Perkins Centre - The University is seeking to employ a Research Fellow to support the multi-disciplinary research team in the Charles Perkins Centre's Theme of Physical Activity. The incumbent will lead a program of incidental physical activity in socioeconomically diverse populations, as well as aspects of the ProPASS consortium health improvement in, Exercise and Energy Expenditure Theme, led by Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis. The position is located at Charles Perkins Centre, a leading multidisciplinary research institute of the University of Sydney.

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We are Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 8,100 academic and non-academic staff who support over 73,000 students.

Charles Perkins Centre is at the forefront of multidisciplinary research and education and undertakes high-impact research that anticipates the cardiometabolic health issues of tomorrow while overcoming the challenges of today.

Your key responsibilities will be to:


	Lead physical activity interventions, including ethics approvals, recruitment, data collection, analyses and manuscript preparation
	lead co-design and community involvement work
	provide leadership to the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep consortium (ProPASS)
	provide leadership of epidemiological publications on physical activity, sleep, and other behaviors
	provide regular contributions to physical activity measurement related studies included in the above program of research.
	significantly contribute to successful applications for competitive research grants and/ or funding to deliver research impact
	work under the supervision of academic staff
	typically conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently, or as a member of a team
	undertake administration primarily relating to staff member's activities at the University
	maintain quality, standards and excellence in all research activities and outputs
	Work out-of-office hours, as the needs of the multiple international collaboration the above program entails dictates.


About you


	PHD in relevant field
	experience with intervention design, co-design and evaluation, particularly within physical activity or health behaviour change settings
	strong expertise in qualitative research methods, including conducting interviews and thematic analysis
	experience working with diverse socioeconomic groups and/or research addressing health inequalities
	familiarity with ProPASS or similar international consortia
	background in behavioral interventions related to physical activity, sedentary behavior, or sleep
	solid understanding of epidemiological methods and study designs (e.g., cohort studies, prospective studies)
	expertise in physical activity, sedentary behavior, and/or sleep research and their associations with health outcomes
	experience with biostatistics and working with large population-based datasets
	strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields
	experience in writing research grants and preparing reports for stakeholders or funding agencies.


To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note in your application if you require a visa for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Ann Yazigi , Recruitment Operations by email to Rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au.

Copyright The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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