University assistant predoctoral

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

University assistant predoctoral

40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies

Job vacancy starting: 12/01/2024 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until: 02/28/2027

Job ID: 3106

Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

The chair for Historical Transregional Studies at the Faculty Center for Transdisciplinary Historical and Cultural Studies is devoted to further developing cultural studies approaches and concepts of space and connecting the faculty's institutes in research and teaching. The focus areas include rurality in cross-epochal and transregional dimensions, political epistemologies, and women's and gender history in an interdisciplinary perspective. The position of a university assistant (prae doc) is advertised to support the department.

The position is limited to 28.02.2027 and is planned to be filled from 01.12.2024.

• You actively participate in research, teaching and administration
• Your main task is to complete your dissertation
• If not yet done, a doctoral thesis agreement is expected to be concluded within 12 to 18 months.
• teaching events in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement

• finalized MA studies in history or in cultural studies
• high level of written and oral communication skills in English
• A good knowledge of German is an advantage, but at least a basic knowledge of German is expected, along with a willingness to develop it further.
• Knowledge of other languages according to regional focus

Desirable are

• eing a team player
• Teaching experience
• An already existing phD project
• Experiences abroad

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly 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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3277,30 (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!

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. 2 p.)
• Master Degree / Diploma
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• list of publications and presentations
• Idea sketch for a doctoral project (max. 5 pages)
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Dietlind Hüchtker

dietlind.huechtker@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: 11/13/2024