Universität für Weiterbildung Krems: 3 Positions in Migration/Globalization (Germany)

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Multiple positions related to migration and globalisation, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems, Germany. Deadline: varies by position. 

Senior Scientist (postdoc), Department of Migration and Globalisation. Deadline 30 September 2024.

This search is for a Post-Doctoral Researcher interested in conducting independent research on ethical issues related to migration policy making. The topic should fit broadly within the thematic scope of the project The Ethics of Migration Policy Dilemmas. Candidates should submit a brief outline in their application defining the topic they want to research about and explaining in which way their topic relates to the aims of the Dilemmas project. In particular, they welcome applications by researchers that have recently finished their PhD and who want to use the time to publish one or two articles out of (or as a follow-up to) their dissertation work, as well as to prepare a new research proposal for external funding (for example by the Austrian Science Fund’s ESPRIT program, the Austrian Academy of Sciences’ APART program, or the European Union’s Marie Curie program).

Early Stage Researcher (PhD Student), Department of Migration and Globalisation. Deadline: 25 September 2024.

This position begins with a two-month Visiting Research Fellowship dedicated for drafting a PhD Proposal. Upon successful evaluation, it transitions into a three-year fixed position within the ERC Starting Grant project “MixedRivals”, funded by the EU. The PhD candidate will play a pivotal role in the MixedRivals project, primarily focusing on the data collection related to de facto (forced) migration policies, supporting qualitative interviews, and assisting with survey design and analysis. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research at the intersection of (forced) migration and conflict studies.

Project Research Associate, Research Lab Sustainable Cultural Heritage. Deadline: 1 October 2024.

The research associate will have the following tasks: to conduct research in the field of historical textiles and bookbinding techniques, focusing on conservation methods; develop and refine research charters, transitioning these into an electronic format; manage and safeguard research data, contributing directly to ongoing conservation projects; writing scientific texts and presenting the results; gain specialized expertise through research work, which will significantly enhance future career prospects; and participate in project coordination and management tasks as required.

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