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August 20, 2025

**Job Description**
This Postdoc position is within the Department of Science and Technology Studies, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Vienna. The successful candidate will join the group of University Professor Sarah R Davies, focusing on Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures, and studying the digital as material practice. The role involves independent and collaborative research, publication, grant applications, teaching at bachelor and master levels, student supervision, and administrative contributions.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Broad knowledge of the topics, theories, and methods of Science and Technology Studies
• Distinct research profile in Technosciences, Materiality, and Digital Cultures, expressed in international publications and a coherent research plan
• Teaching experience, including thematically focused research seminars and introductory courses at bachelor and master level
• Excellent proficiency in English
• Proficiency in German (advantage)
• Ability to work in a team
• Good organisational skills
• High reliability
• Experience in (co-)supervising student theses (advantage)

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Science and Technology Studies
• Related discipline

**Experience**
Other:
• Teaching experience
• Experience in (co-)supervising student theses (advantage)

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Experience
Other: • Teaching experience • Experience in (co-)supervising student theses (advantage)
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job, Temporary
Salary
Annual Salary: EUR 4,932.90 (14 times a year) Position Classification: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Benefits: Lively, active, and internationally oriented STS environment; Mentorship and supportive supervision towards Habilitation; Team culture; Emphasis on work-life balance and healthy research culture; Opportunities for internal training and coaching.
Valid Until
September 30, 2025
Details
Temporary Duration: 6 years Location Requirement: Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Department of Science and Technology Studies • Faculty of Social Sciences • Group of University Professor Sarah R Davies
Supervisor(s)
University Professor Sarah R Davies
Supervisor Email
sarah.davies@univie.ac.at
University of Vienna
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