Work where science meets quality of life: The University of Klagenfurt is a dynamic and internationally oriented university in the heart of the Alps-Adriatic region. With around 1,700 employees and 13,000 students, we combine an excellent research climate, innovative teaching, and an open, appreciative culture. Our core values – equality, diversity, health, sustainability, and the compatibility of work and family – shape our daily interactions.
The following position will be filled at the Department of Media and Communications at the Faculty of Social Sciences with the preferred starting date as soon as possible (the specific date will be agreed upon during the application process):
Senior Scientist with doctorate/PhD (all genders welcome; in German: Senior Scientist mit Doktorat)
Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week)
Salary: € 70,200.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit. b
Limited to: 5 years
Application deadline: July 8, 2026
Reference code: 514-1/25
The Senior Scientist position is part of the new Digital Media and Methods Lab located at the Department of Media and Communications at the University of Klagenfurt. The lab’s research centers on the role of digital platforms, AI, and Big Tech in shaping individual and collective opinion formation. We advance theoretical and empirical research on journalism, political communication, and media effects in digital environments. Methodologically, we focus on quantitative approaches (e.g., content analysis, surveys, longitudinal modelling) and computational social science (e.g., automated content analysis, digital traces). We embrace open science practices and building methodological capacities for the scientific community, with a focus on interdisciplinary perspectives. We welcome researchers who want to explore the relationship between technology, media, and society.
