University assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)

Department of Sociology

• Application deadline 21.05.2025
• Salary Category B1 without PhD
• Salary per Year (Full Time) € 52,007.20
• Employment Start August 2025
• Hours per week 40 h/w
• Duration of Contract Temporary employment
• Temporary Employment Temporary employment until 30.09.2027

Your Responsibilities

• The university assistant is associated with the research focus Economic Sociology (Prof. Klaus Kraemer) at the Department. The following is expected:
• Realization of a dissertation in the field of Economic Sociology 
• Participation in the activities of the research field Economic Sociology, including: research colloquium, conferences, development and implementation of research projects, publications, knowledge transfer
• Independent teaching of courses offered by the Department of Sociology, especially in the field of Economic Sociology
• Assistance with exams and supervision of students; assistance with organizational, administrative and evaluative activities of the department and the research field Economic Sociology
• Attendance of educational courses in regard to teaching and research within and without the University

Your Profile

• Degree (MA or Diploma) in Sociology (or a related field) with outstanding grade
• Sound knowledge of classical and current research in Economic Sociology, Sociology of Money
• Very good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Very good command of German and English (written and spoken)
• Capability for independent research
• Experience with teaching
• Personal initiative, ability to work in a team, reliability, ability to work under pressure

The following documents are required for a complete application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
• Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language.

We offer an annual gross salary of € 52,007.20 for a fulltime position.

We Offer

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Klaus Kraemer I [email protected]

Institute Website

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

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