Senior Scientist

Among the many reasons 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 continuous striving for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

Your personal sphere of play:

The position is located at the Department of  German Studies and serves the infrastructural expansion of the field of "Early German Language and Literature" as well as its integration into the research area of Digital Humanities. This position is limited until 30.04.2025.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Documentation and support of projects and project proposals in the field "Early German Language and Literature" especially in the area of Digital Humanities and in cooperation with CIMA (The Centre of Image and material Analysis in Cultural Heritage)
• Development and maintenance of a data infrastructure in digital projects
• Editorial work and data maintenance within the framework of the Digitales Verfasserlexikon (de Gruyter)
• Participation in, and development of collaborative projects
• International publications and presentations
• Project applications and acquisition of third-party funding
• Teaching courses independently in the field of "Early German Language and Literature" within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
• Student supervision
• Examination activities
• Participation in evaluation measures and in quality assurance
• Collaboration in administrative tasks as well as research and  teaching.

This is part of your personality: 

•  Completed doctoral/PhD studies in the field of Early German Language and Literature, in the field of (later) Medieval Studies or a related subject with a philological/cultural studies component
•  Experience in dealing with medieval manuscripts, incunabula and early prints, as well as their digital processing
•  Professional, methodological and didactic skills
•  High level of written and oral communication skills
•  Very good written and spoken English skills
•  Good knowledge of German for study administration
•  User knowledge of data management
•  Ability to work in a team
•  You are expected to have: Teaching experience/experience with e-learning, experience in participating in research projects, publications in renowned, subject-relevant media (peer-reviewed), depending on subject-specific standards)
•  Preferably, you have:
•  a university education in the field of information and data processing
•  Knowledge of university processes and structures
•  Work experience abroad
•  Experience in student supervision

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,351.90 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral)  increases, if we can credit professional experience.

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

The position is initially limited to 1 year, with the option of permanent employment.

It is that easy to apply:

• Your letter of motivation
• Your scientific CV/letter of intent
• Your list of publications, list of courses, list of academic presentations
• A description of your research interests and research plans / habilitation project, if applicable
• Contact details of persons who could provide referece letters
• Official notification of completed doctoral/PhD studies
• Certificates of relevant completed studies
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button