University Assistant (prae doc) at the Department of East Asian Studies

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 178 fields of study, approx. 9.800 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.02.2021 of a


Reference number: 11591

The Department for East Asian Studies/Sinology seeks to appoint a Prae-Doc position in Modern Chinese Literature and Culture of the duration of 3 years. The successful candidate will be expected to take up appointment on 1 February 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is suitable for a doctoral (PhD) candidate who is planning to write a dissertation on topics related to the literary and cultural production of China and the Chinese-speaking world since the twentieth century. Proposals are invited for original research projects in the fields of Chinese-language literature, film and screen studies, theatre and performance, intellectual and cultural history, media, visual cultures, and the modern and contemporary Chinese humanities, broadly defined. Projects of comparative, transnational, and transcultural scope as well as proposals drawing on interdisciplinary research methods are also welcome.
Applicants will hold a degree in Chinese Studies or related disciplines at Master’s level (or equivalent) and will able to conduct independent research and fieldwork in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other Chinese-speaking regions depending on the focus of the proposed research.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in international conferences and workshops, produce high-quality publications and relevant scholarly outputs both autonomously and as part of a team, and contribute actively to the academic life of the department. They will also be expected to share administrative duties, as appropriate, and teach courses in the “Literature and Culture” and “History and Society” strands of the Sinology curriculum.




Duration of employment: 3 year/s

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:
- Complete a doctoral dissertation on a topic related to the literary and cultural production of China and the Chinese-speaking world in the twentieth- und twenty-first century
- We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months
- Participate in international conferences and workshops
- Assist the organization of seminars, workshops and symposia
- Collaborate with department members and research associates in producing high-level publications and scholarly outputs
- Participate in research, teaching and administration
- Participate in research projects / research studies
- Teach individual courses and contribute to team-taught courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Participate in evaluation activities
- Supervision of students at the appropriate level
- Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration

Profile:
- Completed Master´s degree (or equivalent) in Chinese Studies, Asian Studies, Literature, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Theatre Studies or a related discipline with a focus on China and the Chinese-speaking world
- Outstanding academic record
- Strong disciplinary foundation in modern and contemporary Chinese Studies and competence in the proposed field of research
- Chinese language proficiency
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- IT user skills
- Basic experience in research methods and academic writing
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong motivation to write a doctoral dissertation

Desirable qualifications are
- German-language competence
- Academic publications
- Basic administrative experience
- Teaching experience, including e-learning
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- International experience
- Basic experience in research methods and academic writing


Application documents

- Letter of Motivation
- Research proposal of 1500-2000 words (excluding bibliography) outlining the topic, questions, methods, and key sources of the prospective PhD dissertation. The proposal should be in English and show evidence of engagement of Chinese-language materials. It should include an assessment of the state of the field and of the originality of the proposed project, as well as a preliminary bibliography.
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications (if available)
- Degree transcripts (preferred) or certificates
- Contact details of two referees
- If available: copies of publications, copy of Master´s thesis with evaluations, proof of language proficiency, evidence of teaching experience, other relevant academic and professional qualifications


Research fields:

Main research field	Special research fields	Importance
Other Humanities	Cultural history;Cultural studies	SHOULD
Linguistics and Literature	Sinology	SHOULD
Linguistics and Literature	General linguistics;General literature studies	SHOULD

Education:

Educational institution	Educational level	Special subject	Importance
University	Humanities	-	MUST

Languages:

Language	Language level	Importance
Chinese	Very good knowledge	MUST
German	Good knowledge	CAN
English	Excellent knowledge	MUST

Computer-Skills:

Type of computer skills	Specified computer skills	Importance
Basic Knowledge	Internet knowledge	MUST
Basic Knowledge	MS Office	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 16.12.2020, mentioning reference number 11591.

For further information please contact Kraxner, Katinka +43-1-4277-43840.

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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