Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for almost 11,000 employees, of whom around 7,700 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a University assistant predoctoral at the Department of Communication 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.06.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 31.05.2030 Reference no.: 5576 There are many good reasons to want to conduct research and teach at the University of Vienna. And one reason why around 7,500 academic staff members before you have chosen this university. You see yourself as a personality who needs room for curiosity and a continuous drive in order to be scientifically successful. Do you need that too? Welcome to our team! Your personal sphere of influence: As a predoctoral university assistant, you will join the research team of Univ.-Prof. Desirée Schmuck in the area of Media Change and Media Innovation. You will work in the Vienna Media Change and Innovation (VMCI) Lab, which is based at the Department of Communication, a subunit of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The research area focuses on media use and effects among children and adolescents, political engagement in digital media environments, media change and intergroup relations, the self-determined use of media innovations such as artificial intelligence, and many other exciting topics related to the evolving media environment. The team currently consists, in addition to the professorship, of three prae-docs, one student assistant, and one administrative staff member. What characterizes us as a team is a highly collegial way of working, curiosity about new phenomena in media change, and a commitment to internationally excellent research. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means: You contribute to research projects and scientific studies in the field of media change and media innovation, while further developing your own research interests. You work on your dissertation and its completion in the area of media change and media innovation  You publish in scientific journals and present your findings at relevant (international) conferences. You contribute to project proposals and the acquisition of third-party funding. You participate in the organization of conferences and symposia. You teach courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement and contribute to student supervision You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching. This is part of your personality: Strong interest in theoretically and empirically researching topics in communication science Completed MA / Magister degree in Communication Science or related disciplines such as psychology, political science, or sociology Very good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative social science research methods, in particular interviews/focus groups, experiments, (automated) content analysis, and surveys Very good knowledge of statistical data analysis Very good skills in using data analysis software, in particular R Didactic competencies Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken (C1) Team player with strong social and communication skills Flexibility and commitment What we offer: 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 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. Duration of contract: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 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. Fair salary: The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position currently (2026) is € 3,776.10 (based on a full-time) in salary group B1 and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of four years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With a letter of intent (max. 2 pages) With your academic CV/list of publications Master's Degree/Diploma including transcript of records Contact details of two referees Via our job portal (“Apply now” button) If you have any content questions, please contact: Desiree Schmuck desiree.schmuck@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: 05/04/2026 Prae Doc

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Associate Professor of Teaching / Assistant Professor of Teaching / Senior Lecturer School of Graduate Studies (Post Ref.: 26/69) The School of Graduate Studies (GS) is established for strengthening the central support for postgraduate programmes as well as the monitoring of their quality in alignment with the University’s strategic direction of expanding and providing quality postgraduate education. GS currently offers a diverse range of Taught Postgraduate (TPg) programmes under three academic clusters: Policy and Education Leadership Cluster, covering public administration, policy studies, and higher education management; Regional Development and Urban Studies Cluster, focusing on regional development, and urban governance, housing studies, and arts and heritage management; and Health, Ageing and Social Innovation Studies Cluster, addressing health services management, ageing studies, gerontechnology, and social innovation and entrepreneurship. To support the continuous growth of GS TPg programmes, the School is now inviting applications for the post of Associate Professor of Teaching / Assistant Professor of Teaching / Senior Lecturer. The appointee is expected to have teaching and professional expertise in areas relevant to arts and cultural heritage management, heritage and cultural tourism and/or China and regional development studies. Preference will be given to candidates who have taught the following subject(s) before: Critical issues for culture and heritage management Cultural policy and practice Arts exhibition and performance management Cultural tourism Cultural arts management and entrepreneurship Contemporary issues in tourism Design methods for creative cultural revitalisation China and Regional Studies: Politics, Policy, and International Development Theories and Approaches of International Relations: From Global to China Theories and Approaches of Comparative Politics: From Global to China The Dragon and the Elephant: Comparative Perspectives on China and India The appointee will contribute to teaching, project supervision, programme management, curriculum design, student learning support, and academic development activities. The appointee will also be tasked to develop new academic programmes to suit the strategic development of the School. In addition, the appointee will perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean of the School, if any. General Requirements 1. Associate Professor of Teaching Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in the related discipline; (ii) at least five years of relevant experience in teaching; and (iii) track record in academic programme development and/or management. Preference will be given to candidates with track records in research activities. 2. Assistant Professor of Teaching Applicants should have (i) relevant postgraduate qualifications in the related discipline; and (ii) substantial relevant work experience in programme coordination and teaching, preferably at postgraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates with solid experience in conducting academic research. 3. Senior Lecturer Applicants should have (i) relevant postgraduate qualifications in the related discipline; (ii) substantial relevant teaching and course development experience in the higher education sector (normally not less than 8 years), preferably at the postgraduate level. Please indicate in your cover letter the post you are applying for. For all the above posts, applicants should have strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills. Evidence of contributions to the scholarship of teaching, in the form of teaching-related grants, publications and conference presentations, will be viewed positively. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for eligible appointees. For the post of Associate Professor of Teaching or Assistant Professor of Teaching, appointment will normally be made on a fixed-term contract of up to three years. For the post of Senior Lecturer, appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to two years. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicants’ consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Associate Professor / Assistant Professor Department of English (Post Ref.: 25/248) The Department of English (http://www.LN.edu.hk/eng/) of Lingnan University now invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate/Assistant Professor specializing in Modern Literature. The appointee is expected to: teach relevant courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate final projects; generate research outputs with high impact and participate in competitive grant applications exercises; and assist the Department with administration and curriculum development. Requirements Applicants for the position should have: (i) a PhD degree in Modern Literature or a relevant area (ii) good track record of publications, grants, and awards (iii) some experience in teaching or developing courses in digital humanities, modern literature or world literatures An appointee at the level of Associate / Assistant Professor should, besides being an effective teacher, demonstrate great potential to produce quality research output in the very near future. Lingnan University is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. Candidates are required to provide evidence of quality teaching and information on their research records. Appointment The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The rank and remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may normally lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Applicants shall provide names and contact information of at least three referees to whom applicant's consent has been given for their providing references. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start from November 2025 and will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.