Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant prae-doc, you will join the research team of Prof. Yavuz Köse in the Department of Near Eastern Studies. As a center for the study of the Near and Middle East, including North Africa, the institute is not merely the only institution of its kind in Austria, but is also one of the largest such institutes in central Europe. Third-party funded projects and teaching concentrates on Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Assyriology), Near Eastern Archaeology, Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies, and Turkish Studies with special emphasis on Ottoman Studies and research on contemporary Turkey. The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

We are looking for applicants who wish to qualify themselves through their own research and subsequent dissertation in the field of Ottoman history and culture, and who would like to get involved in the various projects and research foci of our department (especially Digital Humanities and Ottoman Studies, Armeno-Turkish, Cultural Heritage, Environmental History). As a team, we value exchange, discussion and ideas in research, engaged teaching and open communication.

Your future tasks:

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

• You will be involved in research projects and scientific studies or their development in the field of Ottoman and Turkish Studies.
• We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months and become member of our doctoral school
• You will be working on your dissertation and its completion in time.
• You will contribute to publications / scientific articles / lectures.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
• You will support the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia and student support.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field Turkish Studies (Ottoman History and Culture) or a related discipline (diploma must be available by the date of employment).
• Interest in the department's main research areas (especially DH and Ottoman Studies, Armeno-Turkish Texts, Cultural Heritage, Environmental History)
• Excellent knowledge of Turkish and knowledge of Ottoman Turkish
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1)
• Basic experience in academic writing
• You should be a team player with high social skills

Desirable are:

• Knowledge of: DH tools (e.g. Transkribus)
• Didactic competences / experience with e-learning
• Good command of other relevant languages, if necessary (e.g. French, Armenian)
• International experience
• Knowledge of university processes and structures

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 3578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Please submit your documents through the University of Vienna’s recruiting portal, no later than 29. November 2024, and indicate the reference number 3004. Applications can be submitted in German and English and include

• A letter of motivation
• With your scientific curriculum vitae and a list of publications, if available
• With your summary of research interests
• A prospective doctoral project proposal tha explains the topic and its relevance, the aim of the work, the state of research, sources and methods (max. 5 p., plus bibliography)
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• Name and contact information of two individuals who can serve as references
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