THE GALLERY OF RESEARCH I GALERIE DER FORSCHUNG in Vienna is seeking
applications for 3 positions of research fellows. The candidates should
hold a recognized postgraduate qualification (PhD) in social sciences:
history, sociology, psychology, anthropology, literature, philosophy or
political studies. Consideration will be given to candidates with other
qualifications who demonstrate an active research agenda in science
communication or scientific management. The successful candidates should
possess a proven interest in studies of science and technology.
Knowledge in museology and visual arts, as well as previous experience
in events organization in an academic or museum setting will be well
regarded.
Working in a dynamic and innovative environment, the successful
candidates should demonstrate the ability to conduct research and to
translate this knowledge and understanding into various novel visual
forms. Therefore, imagination, daring creativity and innovative stance
on scientific issues and research will be essential. Perfect working
knowledge in English is required; skills in other European languages
will be valuable assets.

THE GALLERY OF RESEARCH I GALERIE DER FORSCHUNG is a new scientific and
social policy institution recently established by the Austrian Academy
of Sciences in Vienna. Its purpose is to make public on-going scientific
research and current debates at European and international level. It
will also foster original research on Austrian scientific life past and
present. The ambition of THE GALLERY OF RESEARCH I GALERIE DER FORSCHUNG
is to develop a novel intellectual design and forms of display for
communicating scientific research dissimilar with those of science
museums and science centres (for more information see
http://www.oeaw.ac.at/gallery).

Appointments will be for one or two years in the first instance, with
the possibility of renewal. Salary will be dependent on qualifications
and relevant experience, as well as on the specific duties of the fellows.

Candidates interested in applying are invited to send a CV and discuss
the positions in confidence with the designated Programme Director of
THE GALLERY OF RESEARCH I GALERIE DER FORSCHUNG, Dr. Albena YANEVA, who
will be happy to provide further information on the positions and the
duties of the post holders. Dr. Yaneva can be contacted by email: Albena.Yaneva@oeaw.ac.at
The positions are open until filled.