{"id":2295,"date":"2024-10-03T12:45:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T12:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microplanet.at\/?page_id=2295"},"modified":"2024-10-03T12:45:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T12:45:12","slug":"how-to-apply-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.microplanet.at\/index.php\/how-to-apply-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply &#8211; FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group hero-with-heading bg-custom-purple-100 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"hero-with-heading-title wp-block-post-title\">How to Apply &#8211; FAQ<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h3 h3-uppercase text-custom-purple-100\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>1. Create a u:account<\/summary>\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">A u:account (University of Vienna account) is necessary to use the recruitment portal, which is an IT service provided by the University of Vienna. <strong>We do not accept email applications<\/strong>. Additionally, accounts on the microplanet.at website are for internal use only. They are not connected to u:accounts.\u00a0\u00a0<br>U:account creation requires an existing email address as well as your name and date of birth. With your u:account username and password, you can login to the recruitment portal through the link provided on every open position page.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br>Create an account here &#8211;> <a href=\"https:\/\/zid.univie.ac.at\/en\/setting-up-a-uaccount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Account creation link<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>2. Prepare your documents<\/summary>\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">The documents required for application are shown in the recruitment portal. Please prepare them in a <strong>single PDF<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PhD positions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2022 CV incl. publication list and conference attendances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Letter of motivation, specific to the desired project(s) &#8211; Example structure (max. 100 words each): Scientific Background, Training and Expertise, Research Interests, Motivation for applying to the specified WP\/MF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Confirmation of English language skills (if available, otherwise English will be assessed in the context of the interview)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Master\u2019s (or equivalent) and Bachelor\u2019s diploma and transcript of records (applicants who apply before their graduation, please let us know your projected date of graduation in the comment field in the recruitment portal).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Contact information of 2 references\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postdoc positions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2022 CV incl. publication list and conference attendances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Letter of motivation, specific to the desired project(s) &#8211; Example structure (max. 100 words each): Scientific Background, Training and Expertise, Research Interests, Motivation for applying to the specified WP\/MF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Confirmation of English language skills (if available, otherwise English will be assessed in the context of the interview)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 PhD diploma and transcript of records (applicants who apply before their graduation, please let us know your projected date of graduation in the comment field in the recruitment portal).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Contact information of 3 references\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technician positions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 (optional) employment references, testimonials, certificates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 CV\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Letter of motivation in English, specific to the desired project(s)<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>3. Log into the recruitment portal and fill the recruitment form<\/summary>\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\u2022 Go to any open position subpage or use the button below to access the recruitment portal with your u:account login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 First, select the <strong>type of application<\/strong> you wish to make (PhD, Postdoc or technician).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Select the <strong>position(s)<\/strong> you are interested in &#8211; click the magnifying glass icon to see the entire list &#8211; and rank them by <strong>preference <\/strong>(optional). If you do not have a preference, you can also select the option &#8220;Any PhD\/Postdoc\/Technician position&#8221; from the dropdown list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Submit your documents<\/strong> by dragging and dropping or uploading the PDF from your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Select any number of <strong>skills <\/strong>and fields of research you already have experience with.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Let us know <strong>where you found our recruitment call<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Optionally, <strong>leave a comment<\/strong> for the recruiting team, such as the projected date of completion of your ongoing master&#8217;s or PhD degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\u2022 Fill the <strong>statistics data<\/strong> and <strong>submit your application<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size has-beuys-font-family has-x-large-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-dark-purple-color has-custom-neon-green-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h3 h3-uppercase text-custom-purple-100\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>The portal appears in a foreign language, what can I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recruitment portal is available in German and English. To switch languages, close the recruitment popup window in the middle of the screen and then navigate to the top right corner where you can see a button to switch languages (&#8220;<strong>Sprache: DE&#8221;<\/strong> or &#8220;<strong>Language: EN&#8221;<\/strong>). Then, simply click on the &#8220;Apply@CoE&#8221; symbol in the middle of the screen again to open the window once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>I can&#8217;t see the position I want to apply for in the recruitment portal&#8217;s position dropdown list.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dropdown list shows the first 25 positions in each category. To see the entire list, please click on the magnifying glass icon beside the position field or start typing a position name (e.g. &#8220;WP 7.1&#8221;) in order to see it in the dropdown list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>There is a technical problem when creating a u:account, what can I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1164bfd745463c119cc61258938b4392\">U:accounts are managed by the ZID (Vienna University Computer Center). For assistance with technical problems, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:helpdesk.zid@univie.ac.at\">helpdesk.zid@univie.ac.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong><strong>Can I apply even though my degree is still in progress?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, we would be happy to receive your application. Please let us know your projected date of graduation in the comment field of the recruitment portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong><strong><strong>Can I apply from outside Austria?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, we welcome all international applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why is my account creation request not being approved?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">You tried to create an account for our information website microplanet.at, instead of a u:account which is needed to apply to our open position. Please follow the how-to at the top of this page for u:account creation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to apply FAQ The portal appears in a foreign language, what can I do? The recruitment portal is available in German and English. 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