Universitätsassistent*in ("prae doc")

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 179 fields of study, approx. 10.000 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.10.2022 of a


Reference number: 13097

The Doctoral School of Historical and Cultural Studies (DSHCS; https://dshcs.univie.ac.at/) seeks to fill four positions of University Assistants ("prae doc"). Successful candidates conduct their research and work in one of the DSHCS' seven research clusters (Ancient, Byzantine and Medieval Studies; East European and Eurasian Studies; Archaeology and Material Culture; Art History and Visual Culture; Social and Economic Spaces; State, Politics, and Governance in Historical Perspective; Women’s and Gender History). They transcend periods, disciplines, and regions and offer the exceptional opportunity to study in a truly cross-disciplinary setting.

The DSHCS invites application from graduates of all historical-cultural subjects with an outstanding master degree who seek to work on their doctoral project within the vital and international atmosphere of the University of Vienna. Doctoral candidates are expected to conclude a doctoral thesis agreement in 12 months. They teach undergraduates and contribute to the activities within the DSHCS. The DSHCS offers its fellows a structured doctoral program and excellent supervision. Moreover, it promotes international mobility, networking and individual career planning through scholarships and workshops.

The employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 3 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.

Applications should be submitted via the recruiting tool https://dshcs.univie.ac.at/en/open-positions/applydshcs/.

Extent of Employment: 30.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:
carrying out research towards a doctoral degree
publishing results in international publications
present findings at international conferences and seminars
teaching undergraduate students
active involvement in the activities within the DSHCS

Profile:
outstanding master degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
strong written and verbal skills
excellent command of spoken and written English
social competence and integrative skills
international experience
capability and willingness of multidisciplinary co-operation
excellent organizational skills

Application documents:
letter of motivation, including a statement on the research cluster of choice
academic curriculum vitae and a list of publication and given talks
scans of university diplomas
proof of relevant language proficiency (German and/or English at least C1; project-related languages)
exposé of the dissertation project (max. 13.000 signs)

Please provide two names of academic teachers who are able to send a letter of reference within one week.

Potential candidates will be interviewed mid-June 2022. The final decision will be made at the end of June 2022 and candidates will be notified soon after.

For further information please contact Martina Steer.

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.

Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Reference number: 13097