Your tasks:

• Dissertation in the field of "Dynamics of Work, Care and Gender"
• Own research (dissertation) on the interdependencies of paid work and care (e.g. Against the background of digitalisation, employment hybridisation, care economies)
• Participation in research projects, acquisition of third-party funding and publications of the research focus Dynamics of Work, Care and Gender
• Independently organising courses (German and English), holding examinations and supervising students
• Collaboration in organisational and administrative tasks of the institute as well as in the context of academic self-administration
• Continuing education
• Social knowledge transfer (third mission)

Your profile:

• Completed Master's, Magister or Diplom degree in Sociology (or a comparable degree in a relevant subject)
• Very good knowledge of sociology
• Interest in the sociology of work, care research and gender sociology
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methods of social research
• Ability to work independently and scientifically
• Very good knowledge of English and German
• Teamwork, communication and organisational skills
• Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for 20 hours per week amounts to € 1.857 per month (14 times)*. The salary will be increased to € 2.785 for 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed and sent to the Personnel Department. The salary will be higher if you have worked in a similar position before.
*as of 2025

30.04.2025 stating the code POSO-14904

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.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.