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Humanist Archives: May 21, 2025, 2:09 p.m. Humanist 39.24 - postdoc (Austrian Academy of Sciences)

				
              Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 39, No. 24.
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        Date: 2025-05-20 15:23:04+00:00
        From: Gruber, Doris <Doris.Gruber@oeaw.ac.at>
        Subject: JOB: PostDoc in Art History or DH, OeAW, Vienna, Austria

Dear colleagues,

the Institute for Habsburg and Balkan Studies (IHB), a research institute of the
Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), the largest non-university research
institution in Austria, is offering a position as
PostDoc (w/m/x) in Art History or DH
full time / 40 hours per week
to be filled from August 1, 2025 for a limited period of thirteen months. Part-
time employment possible upon agreement.

Your tasks:

  *   Preparation and submission of an independent project proposal in a highly
competitive national or international funding program in the field of modern art
history of the Habsburg Monarchy, preferably using digital or computational
methods
  *   Independent research activities and publications
  *   Engaged participation in the activities of the institute and the research
unit

Your profile:

  *   University degree (PhD) in the fields of modern art history or digital
humanities
  *   Excellent knowledge of English is required, other language skills are an
advantage
  *   Experience in acquiring third-party funding is an advantage
  *   Several years of relevant professional experience are an advantage
  *   In-depth knowledge of and experiences in digital and computational
humanities are an advantage

Our offer:

  *   Exciting tasks in a dynamic environment
  *   Flexible working hours, up to 40% remote work possible in accordance with
the working agreements of the OeAW
  *   Attractive social benefits for employees
  *   Opportunity to strengthen your own research profile
  *   The monthly gross salary is € 4.930,60 according to the collective
agreement of the OeAW

Please apply
online<https://www.oeaw.ac.at/jobs?jh=vzilrn4ebypzo01pxv6yjhx8lysebz2> including
the following documents in English or German no later than June 15, 2025:

  1.  Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
  2.  Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  3.  Certificates for full academic record (BA, MA, PhD)
  4.  Outline of the intended third-party funded project (max. 3 pages,
including references)
  5.  Writing sample in the scope of an article

For inquiries regarding the position please contact Dr. Doris Gruber
(doris.gruber@oeaw.ac.at.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment
policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from
underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.


Best wishes,

Doris Gruber


MMag. Dr. Doris GRUBER
Leiterin des Forschungsbereichs Kunstgeschichte | Head of the Research Unit Art
History | she/her
Institut für die Erforschung der Habsburgermonarchie und des Balkanraumes |
Institute for Habsburg and Balkan Studies
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences
Wiesingerstraße 4, 1010 Wien, Österreich | Vienna, Austria



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