45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 01.10.2024 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 2714

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher (lecturer) to strengthen our team at the newly established Cluster of Excellence EurAsian Transformations. The CoE involves more than 30 researchers from four academic institutions (Austrian Academy of Sciences, Central European University, University of Innsbruck, University of Vienna). The CoE explores original-language sources in dozens of languages with a view towards addressing issues of contemporary relevance — diversity, mobility, identity — in historical perspective, pursuing comparative questions and stressing forms of connectivity in the realms of culture and religion, economy and politics, across Eurasia. We strive for a fruitful interdisciplinary dialogue and seek cooperation with the regions involved in order to create new academic infrastructures in Austria and internationally and to promote plurilateral research perspectives. EurAsia explores the transformation processes of Eurasia — understood as the entire landmass of both continents, Europe and Asia — from antiquity to the present.

Your personal sphere of play:

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the field of

Pre-Modern China

The tasks of the successful applicant will include contributing to research, teaching, administration and other activities associated with the Cluster of Excellence EurAsian Transformations. We expect a research focus on aspects of the linguistic, cultural and/or intellectual history of pre-modern China. In association with the Cluster of Excellence, expertise and research interests that consider pre-modern China in connection with neighboring cultures - for example, with respect to political, religious, artistic or other cultural interactions - with Western, Central, South or South-east Asia are particularly desirable.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Developing a profile in the field of pre-modern Chinese Studies, for example in the form of preparing or completing a habilitation thesis
• Offering courses in aspects of pre-modern Chinese history, religion and/or culture to on all levels in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement
• International publication and presentation activities
• Project application and acquisition of third-party funding
• Student supervision
• Participation in the further development of the CoE
• Participation in administrative activities in research and teaching

You fulfill the following requirements:

• Doctorate/PhD in in Chinese Studies or a related discipline
• Very good knowledge of the Classical Chinese language
• Ability and willingness to teach Classical Chinese at an introductory level

We also expect:

• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary exchange and research work in teams
• International scholarly publishing
• International lecturing activities
• Very good written and spoken English skills

Desirable are:

• Experience in project management or project coordination
• Field-relevant IT skills
• Experience abroad
• German language skills

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 4 years increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae including record of prior teaching (lectures, classes etc.)
• With a letter of intent focusing on plans to participate in the activities of the CoE
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests in connection with the research nodes of the CoE
• Doctoral Degree 
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

  If you have any content questions, please contact:

Melanie Malzahn  

melanie.malzahn@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 08/12/2024