University assistant predoctoral

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral

40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies

Job vacancy starting: 02/03/2025 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until:

Job ID: 3188

Over 10,000 people at the University of Vienna are working together to tackle the big questions of the future. Some 7,500 of them are academics, striving to contribute to internationally outstanding research and teaching, united in their curiosity and ambition to carry out excellent research. The University of Vienna provides the space and platform to develop your full potential. Does this sound like you? Then do join our accomplished team!

Your future position will be based in the Department of Ancient History, Papyrology, and Epigraphy at the University of Vienna. Our research concerns the history of the Ancient Mediterranean from the emergence of written traditions to Late Antiquity, including the chronological, cultural, and geographical interfaces to adjacent peoples, cultures, and societies.

The Department is an integral part of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies, with a characteristical multitude of disciplinary approaches and methods as well as a high level of internationalisation. Especial emphasis lies on the use of primary evidence (ancient authors, inscriptions, papyri, and coins) in both our research and teaching.

The advertised position of pre-doctoral assistant is specifically aimed ancient historians with a specialism in cultural history.

In addition to independent research in the field of ancient cultural history and work towards an PhD thesis related to this subject area, you will be involved in teaching and administration of the Department of Ancient History, Papyrology, and Epigraphy. It is expected that you will be willing to contribute to the continued development of the MAPPOLA database.

• Active contribution to research and teaching (with an emphasis on ancient cultural history) as well as administration
• Work towards a distinctive, independent research profile in the context of your PhD research
• Work towards your PhD thesis and its completion, in which context we expect you to pass the interim viva (Fakultätsöffentliche Präsentation) within 12–18 months
• Contribution to the MAPPOLA database
• Publishing and presentations of your work to an international standard and to international audiences
• Independent teaching to the required amount as per the Austrian collective bargaining agreement
• Supervision of student work
• Contribution to the administration of research, teaching, and departmental matters, including in the areas of our regular publication and seminar series

Required:

• Completed Master's degree in a subject pertaining to the study of the Ancient Mediterranean, preferably Ancient History
• Knowledge of Latin and Ancient Greek at least equivalent to the standards of the Austrian Latinum / Graecum levels
• If German is not your native language: evidence for German proficiency at C1 level or, failing that, expression of preparedness to acquire this proficiency during the employment period

Desirable:

• Subject-related enthusiasm
• Study-abroad experience
• Experience in the field of Roman epigraphy, ideally in the sub-field of Roman verse inscriptions

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Work-life balance: your working hours are flexible within the constraints of taught terms, and you may also opt to work from home within limits

Inspirational atmosphere: You will be part of an international team with an excellent infrastructure for world-class research in a pleasant, inclusive working environment

Excellent transport connection: Your office is in easy reach with Vienna's public transport system

Staff training and coaching: We offer you the opportunity to benefit from the University's staff training program for you to broaden and deepen your professional skills and future employability

Fair salary: Your monthly salary of EUR 3,578.80 (full-time basis) will be increased if you have previous relevant work experience for us to take into account

Equal opportunities: We welcome absolutely every new member of staff!

• CV and letter of intent
• Outline of PhD project (max. one page) and concept (up to four pages)
• Writing sample of previous work (at least eight, a maximum of twelve pages)
• Diplomas/transcripts of previous studies (BA, MA/Master)
• Just hit that "Apply now" button on our job portal

Peter Kruschwitz

peter.kruschwitz@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: 12/16/2024