Historian at the Institute of Austrian Historical Research

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 184 fields of study, approx. 10.400 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.06.2023 of a


Reference number: 14205

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 (start date: 1 May 2020). We offer a creative working atmosphere, interdisciplinary exchange of ideas and an adequate starting salary.





Extent of Employment: 20.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:
Your main tasks 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 perceptions of the other, mobility and transregional relations, and/or the transformations of Central Europe in the period. Furthermore, you contribute to the discussions about the historical interpretation of the archaeological and genetic evidence and its methodological implications. In addition, you participate in the integrative activities of the project: meetings, workshops, joint publications, dissemination activities, website maintenance etc.

Profile:
We expect the applicant to have a PhD in medieval history and research experience in the history of the period, preferably on topics relevant for the project, documented by publications and international conference papers. Furthermore, excellent reading competence in Latin and experience in working with late antique/medieval sources and manuscripts. S/he should have an interest and preferably experience in interdisciplinary collaboration as well as experience in working in large collaborative projects. Excellent command of German and English written and spoken. Additionally, s/he should be competent in communication and team working.

The ability to work in a interdisciplinary team

Application documents
Letter of motivation - Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given) - Description of research interests and research agenda Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference


Research fields:

Main research field	Special research fields	Importance
History, Archaeology	Medieval history	MUST

Education:

Educational institution	Educational level	Special subject	Importance
University	Humanities	Historical Sciences	MUST

Languages:

Language	Language level	Importance
German	Excellent knowledge	MUST
Latin	Excellent knowledge	MUST
English	Excellent knowledge	MUST

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna ( http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 06.06.2023, mentioning reference number 14205.

For further information please contact Pohl, Walter .

The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity ( http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.

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