Research Assistant in Open and Reproducible Research (f/m/d)
Are you passionate about shaping more responsible, transparent, and inclusive research practices?
Would you like to contribute to a major new European research project exploring innovative approaches to research assessment and Open Science?
Are you looking for a position that combines cutting-edge metaresearch with the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D.?
If yes, become part of the Know Center!
Would you like to contribute to a major new European research project exploring innovative approaches to research assessment and Open Science?
Are you looking for a position that combines cutting-edge metaresearch with the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D.?
If yes, become part of the Know Center!
YOUR TASKS:
- Assist in research related to the design, development, and evaluation of innovative tools and methods for research assessment
- Support data collection, analysis, and interpretation using qualitative and/or quantitative methods
- Contribute to the preparation of project reports, academic publications, and presentations
- Engage with relevant scientific networks, stakeholder communities, and international initiatives
- Support general project coordination and administrative tasks
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completed Bachelor or Masters study in Science and Technology Studies, Computational Social Science, Information Science, Sociology, Psychology or any related discipline
- Experience in data collection and analysis using either:
- Quantitative/data science approaches (e.g., R or Python), and/or qualitative research methods (e.g., interviews, focus groups)
- Knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative methods is considered a strong advantage
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Experience working in collaborative research projects is desirable
- Interest/experience in research data management and/or Open Science is desirable
WE OFFER:
- Flexible working plan and home office
- Contribute and work in a thriving multi-disciplinary future-oriented research and innovation environment.
- Innovative, challenging and diverse tasks
- Dynamic, creative and multicultural team
- Company events, health management, public transport -voucher and much more
- Exciting possibilities for professional and personal development
- The opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. in the candidate’s chosen discipline will be supported.
- We will begin reviewing applications on Mon 21st June, continuing until the position is filled. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to submit before that date. The expected start date is 1st September 2026
We are required by law to specify the minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement, which is for the full-time position with some working experience a minimum of 3.267,00 EUR gross per month (14 times per year).
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We are looking forward to getting to know you. Apply now via the online application form!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at
career@know-center.at.
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