Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Austria

Ph.D. Position at the Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Department of Communication/ Transcultural Communication:

A PhD position is available at the Department of Communication Studies/ Transcultural Communication division, starting 1st April 2025. The successful candidate will be offered a four- year position at the University of Salzburg, Austria.

Main duties and responsibilities

• supporting the research and teaching endeavours of the transcultural communication division

• taking on administrative duties

• carrying out individual research

• teaching duties comprise two hours a week from year three onwards

• the PhD thesis has to be defended and published within 4 years

Qualification requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with experiences in intercultural communication & competence (theories & methods), intercultural trainings (training design & evaluation), cultural studies, empirical data analysis as well as interest in the concept of resilience and various interdisciplinary avenues regarding communication.

The applicant must hold a master’s degree in communication studies or an affiliated discipline. The applicants need proof of language competence in German and English: B2 level (European reference frame) – language proof needs to be submitted by the end of the first year of employment (December 2025).

Personal characteristics

Agreeable, conscientious, flexible, industrious and adaptable to new environments.

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment (see: https://kowi.uni-salzburg.at)

• an inspiring work environment with dedicated colleagues

Salary and conditions

PhD candidates work 30hrs a week and are remunerated € 2.786,10 (14x per year). The place of work is Salzburg City, Austria, home office days upon request.

For further information please call Assoc.Prof. Dr. Birgit Breninger: +43 (0)662 8044-41-72 and see: https://www.plus.ac.at/mitteilungsblatt

About the application:

The application comprises:

• CV including information on educational background, work experience, preprints and publications.

• Full list of publications.

• Certified copies of relevant transcripts and diplomas.

• Contact information for at least two references.

• Documentation of fluency (B2 level) in English and German: TOEFL score, IELTS, or equivalent language proof. This needs to be submitted latest by the end of the first year of employment.  

Other documents which the applicant finds relevant may also be included. We might ask for further documents when necessary during the hiring process.

General information about working at the PLUS can be found here: https://www.plus.ac.at/personalentwicklung/jobportal/

Please submit your application electronically to bewerbung@plus.ac.at Please refer to application number: GZ A 0005/1-2025 in your covering letter.

Application deadline: 29th January 2025