The advertisement for our replacement for Drasko is now
online:
Deadline is 3 Nov. text copied below. The position will be for 8.5
months.
Please pass it on to any interested candidates! Might be suitable as a
short-term bridge position for a recent PhD, or other academic looking for
experience in lab management.
Best, Tecumseh
* Prof. W. Tecumseh Fitch, PhD
http://cogbio.univie.ac.at/ *
** Dept. of Cognitive Biology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
**
** +43-1-4277-76111 office; email: tecumseh.fitch@univie.ac.at
**
Laboratory Manager at the Department of Cognitive Biology is vacant.
Identification number of advertisement: 4358
A full-time laboratory manager position is available in the group of Prof. W
Tecumseh Fitch at the Department of Cognitive Biology (Faculty of Life
Sciences), as of 14.10.2013, running as a replacement for 8.5 months. The
manager will help run the laboratory of Prof. Tecumseh Fitch, and will be responsible
for research project management and administration. The successful candidate
will join a team of several post-docs and PhD students and will work alongside
a secretary, project manager, and IT manager. The research in the Fitch Lab
focuses on human and animal cognition of language, vision, music and art.
Co-authorship on publications for the successful candidates is possible.
Extent of Employment: 40 hours/week
Occupation group in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr.
IVa
On top of this relevant chargeable work experience determines the assessment to
a particular salary grade.
Areas of work:
Duties include scheduling and running lab meetings, project management
(ensuring that deadlines are met), overseeing Masters and PhD students;
managing the laboratory budget; working with other lab members in preparing and
managing grants; and aiding with conference and visitor organization. An
ability to multi-task, to work under pressure, to make decisions, and to work
well with others is crucial.
Profile:
The prerequisites for this position are: ability to multi-task, sensible
decision-making under pressure and strong performance when working in teams.
The candidate must be extremely organized, energetic, hard-working, efficient
and responsible, and be able to work with and manage a diverse group of
scientists of many nationalities. Excellent command of English (spoken and
written) and good command of German are required, since the Department is run
in English.
An understanding of scientific research, funding and publication is required
for this job. Minimum requirements for the position include a Diploma or M.A. /
M.Sc. degree, with PhD degree preferred. Significant background (coursework or
research experience) in human or animal experimental work is highly desirable.
Education:
Educational institution
Educational level Special subject Importance
University
Social sciences Psychology SHOULD
University
Biology, Botany, Zoology -
SHOULD
Languages:
Language
Language level Importance
English
Excellent knowledge MUST
German
Good knowledge MUST
Computer-Skills:
Type of computer skills
Specified computer skills Importance
Basic Knowledge
MS Office MUST
Programming language
Others SHOULD
Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be
sent via Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at)
no later than 03.11.2013 and be referenced to the identification number
4358.
For further information please contact Kavcik, Nadja +43-1-4277-76101,
Boko, Drasko +43-1-4277-76107.
The University of Vienna intends to increase the number of women on its
faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically
invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women will
receive preferential consideration.
Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Identification number of advertisement: 4358
E-Mail: jobcenter@univie.ac.at