Message posted on 28/01/2019
Reminder: PhD Position (STS, University of Vienna), Project: Valuing, Being and Knowing in Life Science Research (applications until 10th Feb)
*PhD Position (75%) (STS, University of Vienna)* <br> <br>*Project: Valuing, Being and Knowing in Life Science Research <br>(applications until 10th Feb) <br>* <br> <br>/How are the ways in which researchers are evaluated - and what they <br>value in their work - entangled with who they aim to be as researchers, <br>and with the directions they choose in their research? This is the <br>central questions of the project “Valuing, Being, Knowing.” <br>(01/2019-06/2023) the position is part of. / <br> <br>Following a participatory research approach, we will accompany two life <br>science research groups (most likely research groups following questions <br>of environmental relevance and food security) and trace the situated <br>entanglements of what researchers aim to know, what they value in their <br>research and who they aim to be as researchers. <br> <br>The position offers the opportunity to work in an experienced team that <br>has a strong orientation to contributing to the international scientific <br>debate. Further, it is an opportunity of writing a PhD thesis with full <br>integration in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at the <br>University of Vienna that offers a rich environment for mutual exchange <br>with international colleagues. <br> <br>The project is funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). Project <br>leaders are Maximilian Fochler und Lisa Sigl. Further information on the <br>project: <br>https://rri.univie.ac.at/forschung/forschungsprojekte/valuing-being-and-knowing-in-research-practices/ <br> <br> <br>_Start & duration of the position_: Depending on when the position can <br>be filled, the duration of the position is up to 40 months (a late start <br>can reduce the total duration of the position). <br> <br>_Remuneration_: Salary is according to the FWF personnel costs scheme <br>for doctoral candidates (30 hours/week): <br>https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/personnel-costs/ <br> <br>*Job Description: * <br> <br>·conduct research within the thematic scope of the research project <br> <br>·develop a specific focus for writing a PhD thesis (and finalise thesis <br>within project duration) <br> <br>·public presentation ("fakultätsöffentliche Präsentation") of PhD <br>project within the first 12 months <br> <br>·participate in fieldwork in one of the empirical sites (one of the life <br>science groups) <br> <br>·publish internationally, both individually and collectively <br> <br>·contribute to organising scientific events related to the project <br> <br>·participate in the administrative processes of the project <br> <br>** <br> <br>*Profile:* <br> <br>·Completed study within a social science field (Diploma-, Master-, or <br>Magister-Degree) or in another research field & proof of meaningful <br>qualification in Science and Technology Studies (STS) <br> <br>·Ability to plan and conduct research on the level of a PhD <br> <br>·Good knowledge of science and technology studies, regarding theoretical <br>and methodological approaches (qualitative methods) <br> <br>·High ability and readiness build up and maintain cooperative <br>relationships with life scientists over min. 2 years <br> <br>·Excellent or very good proficiency in English <br> <br>* <br>Additional qualifications:*ability to work in a team, organising <br>ability, reliability, high work motivation <br> <br>*Applications*should be in English and be submitted to <br>maximilian.fochler@univie.ac.at and lisa.sigl@univie.ac.at /*until 10 <br>February*/. <br> <br>*Application documents:* <br> <br> * Letter of Motivation <br> * Curriculum Vitae <br> * Two selected papers or parts of larger publications (e.g. master <br> thesis) as "proof of writing skills" <br> * 2 References who are able to give further information about the <br> academic qualification of the applicant <br> * Academic records <br> <br> <br>*For further information*, please contact Maximilian Fochler <br>(+43-1-4277-49613, maximilian.fochler@univie.ac.at) or Lisa Sigl <br>(+43-1-4277-26101, lisa.sigl@univie.ac.at). <br> <br>/We pursue a non-discriminatory employment policy and value equal <br>opportunities, as well as diversity <br>(//http://diversity.univie.ac.at///). The University of Vienna lays <br>special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in <br>academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will thus be <br>given to female applicants./ <br> <br>-- <br>---------------------------------------------------------------- <br> <br>Dr. Lisa Sigl <br>Forschungsplattform Responsible Research and Innovation in Academic Practice <br> <br>Research Platform Responsible Research and Innovation in Academic Practice <br> <br>Universität Wien / University of Vienna <br> <br>Universitätsstraße 7 / 6. 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