The following position is available at the University for Continuing Education Krems in the Faculty of Health and Medicine in the Department for Dementia Research and Nursing Science:

 

Professorship in Cognitive Research with a Focus on Memory, Attention, and Learning (m/f/d)
according to § 99 UG (Austrian Universities Act)

20 hrs./week

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Your tasks:

  • conducting basic and applied cognitive research with a focus on adults
  • establishing and supervising a research laboratory for teaching and scientific research
  • taking on organizational and economic management and leadership tasks within the department
  • conducting lectures and examinations
  • supervising students
  • publishing research results in scientific journals and presenting findings at relevant conferences
  • securing third-party funding for research projects at national and European levels
  • supervising master's theses and doctoral dissertations
  • establishing a doctoral program

 

Your profile:
To be considered for the position, the following selection criteria must be met:

  • completed university degree (Doctorate, PhD) in the field of Psychology or Cognitive Sciences
  • relevant habilitation or equivalent qualification
  • excellent scientific qualification in research and teaching
  • internationally cited publications
  • successful acquisition of third-party funded projects or experience in leading research projects
  • excellent knowledge of cognitive psychological methods (e.g., reaction time measurement, eye-tracking, surveys) as well as inferential statistical methods
  • experience in conducting courses and supervising bachelor's, master's theses as well as dissertations
  • competence in equality and diversity is required (if not available, willingness to complete appropriate training within two years of taking up the professorship is required)
  • good German language skills (at least B1) and excellent English language skills (at least C1) in spoken and written form

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

  • experience and willingness to participate in university committees
  • experience in developing and leading (possibly part-time) university courses
  • competence in higher education didactics (also in the field of continuing education or within the framework of teaching with blended learning approaches)
  • strong social skills and ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research teams
  • leadership skills

 

The University for Continuing Education Krems sees a high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and commits to diversity as a guiding principle in accordance with their Code of Conduct and leadership principles.

At the same time, it aims to increase the proportion of female employees and explicitly invites qualified women to apply. Women will be given priority in case of equal qualifications.
To promote equal opportunities for all applicants, scientific achievements will be considered in light of biographical factors, such as part-time employment and caregiving activities mentioned in the application documents. 

Individuals with disabilities who fulfil the necessary qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

 

The professor will be appointed limited to 5 years according to the appointment procedure laid down in section § 99 UG (Austrian University Act).

 

The remuneration for this Professorship will be EUR 6,604.30 € gross per month, on a full-time basis (according to the collective agreement of the universities §49 VwGr. A1). A willingness to negotiate higher salary exists for candidates with corresponding qualifications and professional experience.

Please include the application abstract with your application, along with the required documents to demonstrate application criteria (in German or English Language).

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • cover letter
  • ideas for shaping the professorship
  • list of projects
  • list of publications
  • evaluations of teaching activities
  • application abstract

We look forward to receiving your convincing application by May 7, 2025 at the latest to the Rector's Office of the University of Continuing Education Krems, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems, by post or by e-mail to bewerbung@donau-uni.ac.at. If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Vollgruber (e-mail: stefanie.vollgruber@donau-uni.ac.at,+43 2732 893 5535).

 

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