OeAW Fellowship Research Prae-/ Postdoc (f/m/x)

Oeaw; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 36.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Travel allowance

Standard working place at the Institute of Culture Studies

Zusammenfassung

The Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW seeks a Fellowship Research Prae-/Postdoc focusing on antisemitism research in Austria, starting in 2027. This full-time position requires interdisciplinary research, culminating in a publishable manuscript.

Successful candidates will receive a scholarship, workspace at the Institute of Culture Studies, and travel allowances. Applications are welcome from candidates with a Ph.D. in related fields. The deadline for submission is July 31, 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated understanding of antisemitism research.
• Ability to produce publishable manuscripts.
• Experience in project development and execution.

Aufgaben

• Conduct interdisciplinary research on antisemitism in Austria since 1945.
• Complete project during the fellowship period.
• Prepare a project submission or publishable manuscript.

Kenntnisse

Interdisciplinary research

Project management

Research proposal writing

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Cultural Studies

Jobbeschreibung

As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.

OeAW Fellowship Research Prae-/ Postdoc (f/m/x) Antisemitism research

Job ID: IKW065FS126

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a OeAW Fellowship Research Prae-/ Postdoc (f/m/x) on Antisemitism research in Austria at the Institute of Culture Studies - IKW.

full time (40 hours per week)

Aims of the Research Group

The Antisemitism Research Group at the Institute for Culture Studies of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) aims to conduct comprehensive, interdisciplinary research on antisemitism in Austria since 1945 in all its forms.

The ÖAW is inviting applications for 2027 fellowships at all career levels (from pre-doctoral level). The aim of the fellowship is to close research gaps in the field of research on antisemitism in Austria.

Your Profile

The call for proposals focuses on projects that deal with manifestations and actors of antisemitism in Austria or with the reactions and/or defensive measures of Jewish and non-Jewish actors. The connection to Austria must be given in any case and the focus should be on the period from 1945 to the present.

Applications are welcome from all areas of the humanities, social sciences and cultural studies. The scope of the project and thus also the topic proposed in the application should correspond to the applicant's respective career stage. The project must be completed during the period of the fellowship.

Our Offer

The ÖAW Fellowship includes

a stay of 6 months at the ÖAW (with an option to extend for a further 6 months) and a standard working place at the Institute of Culture Studies. The amount of the scholarship depends on the respective career stage of the successful applicant:

for 40 hours per week employment at an academic institution.

In addition, a travel allowance in the amount of the actual costs will be paid by the ÖAW.

Duration

Planned start: 1st quarter 2027.

Presence in Vienna is required.

Result

A publishable manuscript (e.g. journal article) or a project submission as well as (in case of an extension) the organization of a workshop is expected.

APPLICATION

Required documents

• Abstract of your project (max. 1,000 characters incl. spaces)
• Research proposal (max. 1,500 words, incl. footnotes, excl. bibliography)
• List of publications incl. project-related bibliography

Closing date and language

Please submit your application in either German or English until 2026.07.31.

The next tender will take place in 2027.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. The OeAW cooperates with NEBA and is a member of MyAbility in order to provide appropriate workplace structures, in particular for persons with disabilities.

Contact

ikw.office(at)oeaw.ac.at | www.oeaw.ac.at/ikw