About this role
At the University of Klagenfurt the following position will be filled at the Department of Society, Knowledge and Politics at the Faculty of Social Sciences with an anticipated starting date of April 1, 2027: 1 Assistant Professor (postdoc) with QA option (tenure track) (all genders welcome) - Kennung 527/26 at the intersection of science and technology studies and migration research Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week) Minimum salary: € 70,200.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit.b Limited to: 6 years (with the option of transitioning to a permanent contract) Application deadline: October 14, 2026 Reference code: 527/26 Your responsibilities - what awaits you: º independent research º independent teaching using established and innovative methods (e.g., digital teaching) º supervision of students º participation in organisational and administrative tasks and in quality assurance measures º contribution to expanding the international scientific and cultural contacts of the organisational unit Your profile: º Completed doctoral studies in a relevant subject area (e.g., science and technology studies, sociology), completed with good results at a domestic or foreign university º Experience in the acquisition and running of highly competitive third-party funded projects of a significant volume º Strong publication record at the intersection of science and technology studies and migration research º International research experience and strong international network º Profound knowledge on the intersections of science and technology studies, critical migration/border studies, and social movements scholarship º Excellent scientific communication and dissemination skills º Didactic competence and proven successful teaching experience º Excellent spoken and written English This distinguishes you additionally: º Interdisciplinary experience and competence º Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills º Leadership and teamwork skills º Willingness to learn German within two years Application: º via our https://jobs.aau.at/en/job/assistant-professor-postdoc-with-qa-option-tenure-track-all-genders-welcome-4/ under the reference code 527/26 no later than October 14, 2026. Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by the end of the application deadline. º Contact address: Assoc. Dr. Anja Bauer ([email protected]) The University of Klagenfurt strives to increase the proportion of women in all areas where they are underrepresented and expressly encourages qualified women to apply. In case of equal qualifications, women will be given preference. The University of Klagenfurt is committed to anti-discrimination, equal opportunities, and diversity. People with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly encouraged to apply. For full details of this vacancy and the application procedure, please see https://jobs.aau.at/en/job/assistant-professor-postdoc-with-qa-option-tenure-track-all-genders-welcome-4/ Das Mindestentgelt für die Stelle als Assistant Professor (postdoc) with QA option (tenure track) (all genders welcome) - Kennung 527/26 beträgt 5.014,30 EUR brutto pro Monat auf Basis Vollzeitbeschäftigung. Bereitschaft zur Überzahlung.