Wiss. Projektmitarbeiterin postdoc

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Wiss. Projektmitarbeiter*in postdoc

40 Historisch-Kulturwissenschaftliche Fakultät

Besetzung ab: 01.04.2025 | Stundenausmaß: 40,00 | Einstufung KV:

Befristung bis: 30.04.2026

Stellen ID: 3639

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in late antique/early medieval history. We are an interdisciplinary team working in the six-year ERC SyG project HistoGenes - Integrating genetic, archaeological and historical perspectives on Eastern Central Europe, 400-900 AD (1 May 2020-30 April 2026). We offer a creative working atmosphere, interdisciplinary exchange of ideas and an adequate starting salary.

You will be working at the Institute of Austrian Historical Research. Your main activity will be to contribute to an interdisciplinary project about the population history of Eastern Central Europe, c. 400-900 CE, and collaborate with archaeologists, geneticists, anthropologists and historians.

• You pursue own research on the basis of written sources in the context of the project goals, in particular about migrations, identities and religion, and geographical perceptions of peoples in Central Europe, and/or the transformations of Central Europe in the period.
• You contribute to the discussions about the historical interpretation of the archaeological and genetic evidence and its methodological implications.
• You participate in the integrative activities of the project: meetings, workshops, joint publications, dissemination activities, website maintenance etc.

• PhD in medieval history
• Research experience in the history of the period, preferably on topics relevant for the project, documented by publications and international conference papers.
• Excellent reading competence in Latin and experience in working with late antique/medieval sources and manuscripts.
• Interest and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• International working experience
• Excellent command of German and English written and spoken.
• Competence in communication and team working, and preferably experience of working in large collaborative projects.
• Competence in integrating large collaborative projects.
• Experience in digital humanities, preferably on topics relevant for the project.

Work-Life-Balance: You have flexible working hours.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure.

Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932.90 (14 x per year) until the end of the ERC project.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team!

• Letter of motivation
• Academic curriculum vitae (incl. list of publications and list of lectures and presentations)
• Description of research interests and research plans
• Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference

Walter Pohl

walter.pohl@univie.ac.at

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