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The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an Scientific project assistant postdoc 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 31.08.2030 Reference no.: 5050 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together! Your personal sphere of play: The Department of Sociology at the University of Vienna, a vital unit within the Faculty of Social Sciences, welcomes applications for a Post Doctoral position in an ERC Advanced Grant project centred on the role of emotion in public debate on loneliness, privacy, radicalisation and social isolation under the guidance of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Anna Durnova, Ph.D. This position is offered in the framework of the ERC Advanced Grant project LONERS "Loneliness, Emotions, and Regulation: Understanding Institutions through Privacy". As a Post Doctoral researcher, you will become a member of the Research Team of Anna Durnova, situated at the Department of Sociology.  The team's primary mission is to develop theoretical concepts and analytical tools to understand better current societal polarization, among which loneliness is seen as a crucial area. A special focus of the international team is given to interpretive social research and social research on emotions.  Additional methodological focus is welcome. The project: “Loneliness, Emotions, and Regulation: Understanding Institutions through Privacy” (LONERS) is funded by the European Research Council as an Advanced Grant. Within the LONERS project we aim to explore the relationship between loneliness, privacy, and emotions to help institutions better respond to citizens’ emotional needs. Going beyond conventional views of privacy, it will identify key moments of intervention that respect citizens’ privacy. By examining how loneliness interacts with societal values and norms, the project seeks to outline a framework for balancing privacy concerns with citizens well-being. Your future tasks: Active participation in research and project coordination assistance which means: You build up an independent research profile in the field of political sociology and emotion research. You will independently plan and execute empirical research within the scope of the ERC project outlined earlier. You are involved in  related research project and scientific studies in the area of radicalisation, social isolation and loneliness. You publish internationally and give lectures. You apply for theme-related projects and raise further third-party funds. You mentor students and junior members of the  LONERS project. You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance. You participate in a research project and in scientific studies in the field of political sociology developing your own research interests. You participate in national and international conferences and project meetings. You will write scientific publications. Your tasks will involve literature review, finetuning of analytical schemes to address the political force of emotions and supporting the coordinator in the elaboration of reports, as well as social impact activities. You will be part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, benefiting from an extensive network of excellent researchers. Active involvement in ongoing research conducted by the research team of Anna Durnova is encouraged. This is part of your personality: Strong interest in exploring sociology of emotions and political sociology  research topics theoretically and empirically. Strong interest in research on loneliness, politics of emotions in the context of radicalisation, social isolation and polarisation. PhD in sociology or related disciplines. Outstanding dissertation. Proficiency in social science qualitative research methods. A keen interest in acquiring advanced skills in discourse analysis and social network analysis. Experience with scientific writing and presenting. Further project-relevant writing skills are an asset. Excellent command of written and spoken English. While not mandatory, proficiency in an additional foreign language (notably Italian, Dutch) is a definite asset, due to the international character of the project. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within an interdisciplinary team. Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media. Experience in research management. Team player and high social/communicative skills. What we offer: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 3 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 non-extension declaration. Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). 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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 4 years 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: With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent. With your list of publications. With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.). Doctoral Degree. Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters. Via our job portal / Apply now - button. If you have any questions, please contact: Anna Pospech Durnova anna.durnova@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, 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. Data protection ​Application deadline: 02/02/2026

Full-Time | Continuing Professional HEO7 | $100,233 – 110,954 Location: Bedford Park | Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role Playing a key role in the provision of support services to international students to facilitate the effective integration of commencing and continuing international students and their families into the Flinders University and wider community, the International Student Advisor is a critical role within Student Life and the University. The role also employs a case management approach for advice and support provided to international students and also ensures that the University fulfils its contractual or agreed service-related obligations to the Australian Awards Scholarship (AAS) program and foreign sponsoring agencies. This is achieved by: Taking responsibility for the provision of a range of professional and administrative services relating to the support of international students Contributing to Student Life’s planning and target setting Overseeing the effective case management of all international students, including students sponsored by the AAS program and foreign agencies. Developing and maintaining excellent collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Please note: The position may require work outside of normal hours with restrictions on taking leave during peak work periods. A more comprehensive list of duties is available from the Position Description About You To be successful in this role you will have a tertiary qualification and subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training. You will also demonstrate: Comprehensive experience working in a student advisory or case management role including the ability to exercise sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and complex matters; and the ability to negotiate outcomes on behalf of clients. High-level administrative and organisational skills including the ability to work effectively in meeting tight deadlines. Exemplary communication and negotiation skills - including the ability to provide high quality advice to client groups and to plan and deliver presentations. Proven research and analytical skills including the ability to interpret statistical information and prepare clear and informative reports or related documents. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.  It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). How to Apply and Information You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position description For more information regarding this position, please contact Jose Paulino Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 11 Jan 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

About the Role  We’re looking for a talented User Experience (UX) Designer to join our Digital User Experience team. You’ll play a key role in shaping intuitive, accessible, and engaging digital experiences for our diverse user base. This is an exciting opportunity to apply user-centred design principles and deliver prototypes, interfaces, and interaction models that meet the needs of students, staff, and partners.  What You’ll Do User-Centred Design & Research Visualise and solve complex problems using evidence-based design decisions. Create personas, user journeys, wireframes, and information architecture schemas. Incorporate UX into agile development sprints and collaborate with developers, content designers, and product managers. Prototyping & Interaction Design  Deliver prototypes (from sketches to interactive models) for user testing. Apply rapid prototyping methods and modern design patterns. Accessible Design  Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 and Web Accessibility Directive standards. Lead on visual design standards and contribute to the University’s design system. Stakeholder Engagement  Communicate design decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Mentor colleagues and promote best practices in UX across the University. About You  Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject (e.g., Computer Science, Graphic Design). Strong knowledge of design research and at least one of: interaction design, service design, visual design, or information architecture. Proven experience with tools such as Figma, Miro, Axure, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite. Skilled in responsive design for web and mobile, and accessibility standards. Experience working in agile environments and using data to inform design decisions. Portfolio demonstrating UX design and prototyping skills. Desirable:  Experience facilitating usability testing and concept validation. Background in agile project management and UX leadership. Why Join Us?  You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team driving digital transformation at a world-class Russell Group university. We value creativity, inclusivity, and innovation—and we’re committed to making our digital services accessible to all.  How to Apply  Submit your CV and cover letter via our online recruitment portal.