University Assistant Position at Centre for Systematic Musicology, University of Graz, Austria

["Parncutt, Richard (richard.parncutt@xxxxxxxxxxx)" <richard.parncutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

With its 3,800 employees and 30,000 students, the University of Graz provides an exciting and varied work environment. Due to our research and teaching competence we are a central institution for guaranteeing that Styria remains a research and education location.

The Centre for Systematic Musicology is looking for a
University Assistant with doctorate
(20 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 6 years; position to be filled as of April 7th 2014 )

Job specification
.	Publish research in the area of Systematic Musicology, both independently and in collaboration with members of the centre
.	Contributions to teaching in the Musikologie Curriculum in German or English
.	Contribute to the administration of the centre

Professional qualifications
.	A doctorate in a relevant discipline (musicology, music, psychology, sociology, information sciences, philosophy, physiology, physics)
.	The ability to read music and play an instrument 
.	Foundations of music theory, ethnomusicology and music history 
.	Active contributions to relevant international conferences 
.	Very good knowledge of German and English 
.	Practical acquaintance with computer applications used in empirical music research

Personal profile
.	Ability to work independently and in a team, ability to explain complex research findings

Classification
Salary scheme of the Universitäten-KV (University Collective Agreement): B1

Minimum salary
The minimum salary as stated in the collective agreement and according to the classification scheme is EUR 1741.70 gross/month. This minimum salary may be higher due to previous employment periods eligible for inclusion and other earnings and remunerations.

We offer you a job with a lot of responsibility and variety. You can expect an enjoyable work climate, flexible work hours and numerous possibilities for further education and personal development. Take advantage of the chance to enter into a challenging work environment full of team spirit and enthusiasm for your job.

Application Deadline: 26 March 2014
Reference Number: MB/59/99 ex 2013/14

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.

If you are interested, please submit your application documents within the stated deadline. Make sure to indicate the reference number on your application and please send your CV and photo to:
bewerbung@xxxxxxxxxxx

Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Personalressort
Universitätsplatz 3
8010 Graz
Enquiries: Richard Parncutt, parncutt@xxxxxxxxxxx, 43 416 380 8161