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Artistic-scientific assistant

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Closing date for applications
Due Date
Th 31.7.2008

according to § 100 UG 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002) for Architectural Design at the Institute for Art and Architecture. This position is appointed for 40 hours per week for the duration of 3 years starting on September 1, 2008 until August 31, 2011 with the possibility of extension.

The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is currently accepting applications for the following position:

Artistic-scientific assistant
according to § 100 UG 2002 (Universitätsgesetz 2002) for Architectural Design at the Institute for Art and Architecture.
This position is appointed for 40 hours per week for the duration of 3 years starting on September 1, 2008 until August 31, 2011 with the possibility of extension.

Application requirements:
Completed master’s degree in architecture or a qualification that may be considered equivalent to a master’s degree in architecture.

Preferred qualifications:
Applicants should have in-depth expertise in two or more of the following fields:

  • analogue, digital design
  • geography, landscape, cities
  • materials, structures, building technologies
  • histories, theories, criticism
  • ecology, conservation, sustainability

At least one research project in these fields is to be proposed as part of the application.

Experience in teaching and practice is required, as well as a profound knowledge of methodological approaches and the ability to communicate them; the ability to assess complex architectural tasks in their social, methodological and technical dimensions; CAD skills; an excellent command of English; the willingness and ability
to take on organizational tasks and to work in a dynamic and independent manner. Reflective intellectual and experimental work methods are a must.

The application should also contain a description of the applicant´s teaching approaches and previous course descriptions as well as student´s works (max. 2 pages).

The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna intends to increase the number of women in all areas of staff, particularly in managerial, scientific and artistic staff positions. Therefore, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna greatly encourages qualified women to apply. In the event that several applicants are equally qualified, women will be the preferred
candidates. The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is committed to implementing anti-discriminatory measures in its personnel policies. Applicants will not be reimbursed for travelling and accommodation expenses incurred as a result of their participation in the application process.