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At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 3,000 of them work in administration and organisation, around 7,700 do research and teaching. We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant (praedoc) in the platform "Spacetrace" 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2030 Reference no.: 5830 We are looking for a PhD student to join the Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, to work as part of the Research Platform ‘Spacetrace’. Your tasks will include developing and carrying out your dissertation project, teaching, and actively participating in platform and department activities. Your personal sphere of influence: The University Assistant praedoc will join the Department of Science and Technology Studies which is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Science and Technology Studies is a social science field with a strong interdisciplinary orientation that analyses the interactions of science, technology, and society. The advertised position is affiliated with the University Research Platform SPACETRACE (Pollution of the Atmosphere by a Rapidly Growing Space Industry). SPACETRACE starts from the observation that the commercialization of space has led to a dramatic increase in rocket launches and satellites in Earth orbit – with largely unknown consequences for the atmosphere. Possible impacts include effects on the stratospheric ozone layer, the radiation balance of the Earth, and on ice cloud formation. The research platform brings together researchers from three faculties with expertise in social science, aerosol physics, and atmospheric sciences, to investigate the effects of emissions from rocket launches and the re-entry of space debris on the atmosphere, climate and society. Within SPACETRACE, four PhD positions are available, of which one is at the Department of Science and Technology Studies, and supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nina Klimburg-Witjes. Research will focus broadly on one or more of the following questions: 1) What socio-political and economic logics underpin the current expansion of mega-constellations and commercial launch activities despite known environmental risks? 2) How do national and international governance structures frame space debris and atmospheric emissions—as security threats, sustainability concerns, or acceptable trade-offs for innovation? 3) What legal and regulatory mechanisms are needed to address the planetary-scale externalities of orbital activities, and what power asymmetries shape these debates? 4) How do different regions and populations bear the uneven environmental and security risks associated with space debris, especially in the context of re-entry fallout and climate feedbacks? The position is advertised to the extent of 30 hours/week (75%) for a period of four years. The anticipated start date is October 1st, 2026. Your future tasks: The successful candidate will work on a PhD dissertation, participate in research activities of the research platform and department. You will: Design and carry out your PhD research; Collaborate with colleagues and participate in department seminars and research activities; Present your research at national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia; Teach courses independently, as defined by the collective agreement, including examination duties and student advising. This is part of your personality: You have a university degree (Master or equivalent) in the Social Sciences or in another field, if the applicant can provide evidence of significant prior experience in Science and Technology Studies; You have knowledge of the theories and methods of Science and Technology Studies; You can demonstrate the ability to successfully plan, conduct, and write up research; You are motivated to work in an interdisciplinary team with colleagues from STS and Physics (no background in physics needed!); You have excellent proficiency in English, proficiency in German (or readiness to acquire it) is an advantage; You are interested in team work and collective research activities; You have excellent organisational skills and the capacity to make long-term plans; You are reliable and well organised. What we offer: A lively, active, and internationally oriented STS environment; Mentorship and a commitment to supportive supervision that helps you realise your research; Team culture with regular opportunities to exchange and socialise; Emphasis on work-life balance and on healthy research culture; Support and training through participation in the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences; Opportunities for internal training and coaching as well as enhancement of personal skills from the University of Vienna. The basic monthly gross salary for this advertised position currently is € 3.776,10 (full time) and will be paid 14 times a year for a period of four years (i.e., the duration of the contract). The basic salary increases if we can credit prior professional experience. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to four years if the employer does not terminate it within the first twelve months by submitting a non-extension declaration. It is that easy to apply, with: A Curriculum Vitae; A Letter of motivation specifying your capacities in the above mentioned areas of work; Transcripts of prior academic studies; A 3-5 page outline of your proposed PhD project in Science and Technology Studies on a topic relating to Space Governance, Innovation and Politics with a particular focus on space debris and sustainability Names and contact details of two referees. If you have any content questions, please contact: Nina Klimburg-Witjes nina.witjes@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team!  The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 07/30/2026  Prae Doc https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job-invite/5830

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Shrivenham, Oxfordshire - Cranfield Defence and Security Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered Contract type: Permanent Salary: See below Apply by: 19/07/2026 Role Description Lecturer: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum Senior Lecturer: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £61,000 to £70,548 per annum, with potential progression up to £86,275 per annum We welcome applications from passionate, skilled, committed individuals to join our team. About the Role You will undertake teaching duties mostly within the Leadership, Management and Strategic Capability Group, and across the Centre for Defence and Security Management & Informatics as required. Specifically: Ensuring the development and the delivery of a range of educational products and modules on the Capability and Acquisition (CAPAC) Course Contribute to the delivery of Private Venture (PV) short courses in the United Kingdom and Overseas Contribute to the delivery of Academic Provider (AP) contract in the United Kingdom, overseas and online Planning and delivering teaching and contributing to the design or revision of courses and short courses Ensuring that the group is suitably represented across the Centre and beyond. Supervising post-graduate students at Master’s and PhD level About You You will have an MSc in a topic related to Defence and Security or MBA and significant experience in the field of defence gained whilst serving in a senior military role / defence civil service.  You will have a teaching qualification (FHEA) or a willingness to undertake this. You will contribute to course development, module design and teaching at Master’s Level or equivalent. You will have work experience within the Defence or wider security sectors of the UK or an allied state. Additionally for a Senior Lecturer, you will have substantial contributions in teaching and leadership and management.  About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Robby Allen - Professor of Leadership and Neurodiversity, on (E): robby.allen@cranfield.ac.uk.  Interviews will be held 30 and 31 July 2026. 

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Faculty of Business and Management Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 12 months Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum Apply by: 28/07/2026 Role Description We welcome applications for Lecturers working within Entrepreneurship to join our Business Transformation and Growth team. About the Role The Lecturer in Entrepreneurship will be part of the Bettany Centre team and take an active role in delivering and leading entrepreneurship teaching and events. This includes teaching on graduate programmes. In addition, this role involves organising and taking part in entrepreneurship-related events, activities and competitions, both in person and to support students. About You The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and have a demonstrable entrepreneurial track record (e.g. founder, co-founder or senior operator/advisor in a venture-backed or high-growth business), or hold a Master’s degree or equivalent experience. They will have evidence of ability in teaching, training, coaching or presenting. They will have previously worked with entrepreneurs and advisors in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. They will have experience organising or coordinating professional or academic events (e.g. workshops, competitions, speaker series, or similar). About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship was established through an endowment from the Bettany Centre, and the family are still represented on the Bettany Centre Advisory Board. Please visit this website for details of the Bettany Centre’s education and research activities. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Vasilis Theoharakis, Professor of Strategic Marketing and Entrepreneurship, on (E): v.theoharakis@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on (E): peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5329. Closing date for receipt of applications: 28 July 2026