University assistant with doctorate (m/f/d) Forum Democracy Research

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Forum Democracy Research

University assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)

• Application deadline29.10.2026
• Salary CategoryB1 with PhD
• Salary per Year (Full Time)€ 70,200.20
• Employment StartAs soon as possible
• Hours per week40 h/w
• Duration of ContractTemporary employment
• Temporary Employment4 years

Your Responsibilities

• Scientific coordination of the Forum for Democracy Research, including conducting independent research aligned with its core research priorities
• Conceptualizing research ideas, implementing, and coordinating research projects in both fundamental research and applied, cooperative outreach and educational initiatives within the thematic focus areas of the Forum
• Designing and organizing programs for the Forum for Democracy Research in collaboration with the advisory board
• Developing event and research formats, as well as a methodological toolkit comprising research designs and workshops for participatory and multilingual outreach, education, and training, in cooperation with Forum members
• Establishing and coordinating networks with civil society organizations and public institutions
• Maintaining ongoing collaboration and communication with spokespersons, the advisory board, and other committees of the Forum for Democracy Research
• Conceptualizing and contributing to the implementation of measures for documentation and evaluation within the Forum
• Conducting and developing teaching activities and educational projects related to democracy research
• Managing public relations for the Forum for Democracy Research and contributing to its profile and visibility

Your Profile

• Completed doctorate (PhD) in the humanities, cultural studies, education, or social sciences
• Academic focus in the reflexive study of democracy in society, in accordance with the founding declaration
• Excellent command of both German and English, spoken and written
• Ability to conduct high-level academic research, with a strong record of successful publications
• Experience in conceptualizing and implementing (externally funded) research projects
• Experience with intra- and extra-university collaborations
• Experience in cultural management and knowledge transfer (Science to Public, third mission)
• Ability and enthusiasm for conceptual thinking and structured organizational work
• Experience in university and/or non-university teaching and educational activities (desirable)
• Experience in project management (desirable)
• Experience with participatory research formats (desirable)
• Independent and efficient working style
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

• Motivation letter
• List of publications, including the five most important publications from the past ten years
• Outline of planned research activities (participatory or basic research) for the first two years of employment
• Curriculum vitae (CV) and all relevant certificates and employment references

We offer an annual gross salary of € 70,200.20 for a fulltime position.

We Offer

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Democracy is more than a system of governance and more than just a buzzword. 

Democracy is a dynamic way of life; it is shaped through communication, lived and experienced sensually, and realized in everyday actions. Current upheavals, crises, and tendencies toward the de-democratization and de-solidarization of society and politics demonstrate that democratic action must be continually re-examined—socially, politically, and personally. In this sense, the Forum for Democracy Research at the University of Graz sees itself as a place for research, teaching, public engagement, and democratic education—an integrative space for dialogue at the intersection of academia and the public. The aim is to bring together scientific, public, and everyday discourse on democracy, on what is democratic, and on democratization within a democratic space.

Founding Declaration for the Interfaculty Forum for Democracy Research

Contact

Univ.-Prof. Dr.habil. Katharina Eisch-Angus I  [email protected]

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The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

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