40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 01.10.2024 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 2720

We are looking 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 influence:

We are looking for a PhD candidate in the field of

Modern Identity building and uses of the past in Eurasia, with a focus on religion Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, which means:

• Work on your dissertation and we expect the completion of your dissertation agreement within 12 months
• Research in the area of the CoE
• Active participation in the activities of the CoE
• International publication and presentation activities
• Participation in the further development of the CoE

This is part of your personality:

• MA in history with a focus on religion and a use of source languages of the Eurasian region
• Excellent knowledge of at least one source language and at least two modern languages of the Eurasian region
• Competences in a regional discipline within Eurasia as geographically defined above
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good written and spoken English skills and good written and spoken German skills

We also expect:

• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary exchange and research work in teams
• Outstanding MA thesis
• Comprehensive exposé of the planned PhD thesis

What we offer:

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

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 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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3578,80 (on a full-time basis) 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
• With a letter of intent describing your plans of activity within the CoE
• Comprehensive exposé of the planned PhD thesis
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any 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.

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​Application deadline: 08/12/2024