University Operating Agreement concerning academic careers at the University of Graz, including the contents and modalities of the conclusion of qualification agreements between the University of Graz and the Employee’s Council for the academic university staff
The Rectorate and the Employee's Council for the academic university staff have signed an operating agreement on academic careers at the University of Graz which has been legally binding since March 1, 2022. The English-language version can be found here: Wissenschaftliche Karriere WUP (uni-graz.at)
The core of the agreement are the newly regulated job descriptions, for each of which clear objectives, but also corresponding framework conditions - such as a standard contract period or a share of working time for own research - have been defined.
What can you find in it? Descriptions of all relevant position categories and job profiles for early career researchers. At post-doctoral level, basic standards are outlined for university assistants with regard to the duration of the contract and the extent of employment, as well as a working time share for own research in percentages of the agreed working time.
Check it out if you want to know how the University of Graz employs researchers and what roles are available and what purpose they serve!