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 at the Deapartment of Contemporary History, you will be involved in research and teaching in the working area of the professorship “Austrian Contemporary History since 1918 in an International Context”.

The employment contract is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 4 years unless the employer declares non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.

Your future tasks:

You will actively contribute to research, teaching, and administration by
• Working on and completing a doctoral dissertation on a topic related to the thematic focus of the professorship (if not already done, you will have to complete a dissertation agreement within 12 to 18 months)
• Producing academic publications and delivering lectures
• Organizing working meetings and conferences
• Participating in and independently teaching courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement, starting with one course per semester.
• Participating in administrative tasks related to research and teaching
 

This is part of your personality:

• You have in-depth knowledge of contemporary Austrian history since 1918 and are interested in deepening and communicating this knowledge in the areas of teaching, research and public outreach.

• You are planning a dissertation project in one of the following areas with a focus on Austria: research on dictatorship and transformation; historical identity formation; interest politics, party history and the history of social movements; contemporary and media history; history of North-South relations. The inclusion of transnational perspectives (comparison, transfer, circulation) is strongly encouraged. In the coming years, the Chair will also encourage research on Franco-Austrian relations, particularly with regard to the circulation of ideas and the history of transnational political networks; a dissertation project in this area would also be welcome.

What we expect:
- Master's degree in history or another cultural or social science subject with a focus on the 20th and 21st centuries.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a team
- Computer skills
- Experience in media analysis
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Good knowledge of German is an advantage; we expect at least a basic knowledge of German and the willingness to develop it.

Desirable are:
- Knowledge of other languages appropriate to the chosen regional research focus
- Experience in public history education and media production
- Experience of working with databases, literature management systems and AI programmes
- Experience of research projects: Design, management, coordination
- Experience with quantitative methods and software
- Experience of working abroad
- Organisational skills

What we offer:

• Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international team with an excellent research infrastructure in a central and pleasant working environment.
• Good public transport links: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transportation.
• Internal training and coaching: We offer you the opportunity to expand and deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.
• Fair salary: The gross monthly salary of the B1 salary group amounts to EUR 3,714.80 (the data refers to an employment 40 hours per week). The basic salary is increased if we can take professional experience into account.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team

Send us your application:

- Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
- Outline of ideas for a doctoral project (max. 5 pages)
- Curriculum vitae including proof of teaching experience and list of publications and lectures (if available)
- Certificate of completed master's/diploma studies
- Pdf or link to the online version of the diploma/master's thesis.