Completion Contract Art History

Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!
 

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Doctoral School of Historical and Cultural Studies (https://dshcs.univie.ac.at/en/) provides a cutting-edge scientific training for doctoral candidates in all fields of historical and cultural studies. It aims at attracting excellent students from all over the world and guides them towards excellent research in a vibrant and dynamic community in the heart of Europe.

The Doctoral School offers a 6-months Completion Contract for fellows of the DocSchool who have held a position as University Assistant (praedoc) or a PhD position at the University of Vienna before. This Completion Contract aims to support a highly qualified fellow in the final phase of his:her doctoral studies. The recipient will be employed as University Assistants (praedoc) and will work at the Department of Art History.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Your main task is to complete and to submit your dissertation.
• You meet and consult with your supervisor(s) on a regular basis in order to priorities your tasks and get the necessary support to complete your dissertation successfully in time.
• You participate in your department's and the Doctoral School activities and workshops.
• You participate in conferences and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
• You actively seek support (workshops, training, coaching etc.) if necessary.

This is part of your personality:

General expectations:

• Your doctoral project deals with Italian Baroque art.
• Above-average MA or equivalent in a field of Art History.
• Excellent academic and study record (e.g. FÖP within one year, annual submission of progress reports; outstanding publication record etc.).
• High level of motivation and commitment to succesfully complete your doctoral studies within the anticipated time frame.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level), furthermore excellent command of Italian (at least C1)
• Collaborative, team-minded and pro-active attitude.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with the structures of the University of Vienna.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

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

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With a letter of motivation and your academic curriculum vitae including a list of publications and conference attendances 
• With a detailed work plan and time schedule until completion
• With a structure and the already existing chapters of your dissertation
• With a confirmation of admission for the current semester
• Send all documents as ONE PDF document.
• Please apply in English via the University's Jobcenter.