Postdoc – ERC PersCom: Jewish-Central Asian History Research

Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften - ÖAW; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 63.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Institute of Iranian Studies at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) invites applications for a Postdoc (f/m/x) on the ERC PersCom project in Vienna, to develop an independent research project and contribute to archival analysis in multiple languages.

We seek a PhD in Central Asian Studies or closely related field with a dissertation on Jewish history in Central Asia, fluent in Russian, Hebrew, Judeo-Tajik, and English, and a willingness to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifikationen

• PhD degree in Central Asian Studies or closely related field.
• Dissertation focusing on Jewish history in Central Asia.
• Excellent knowledge of Russian, Hebrew, and Judeo-Tajik.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary research team.

Aufgaben

• Develop your own research project within the framework of the umbrella project.
• Assist the PI in analyzing Russian, Hebrew and Judeo-Tajik archival documents, newspapers and publications from late 19th to 21st century.
• Research travel including archival and interview research and, if applicable, private and family archives.
• Participation in international workshops and conferences.
• Publication of two peer-reviewed articles, organization of conference with PI and contribution to edited volume.
• Taking an active part in regular team meetings (Vienna).
• Contributing to project website.

Kenntnisse

Russian language

Hebrew language

Judeo-Tajik language

English language

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in Central Asian Studies

PhD dissertation on Jewish history in Central Asia

Jobbeschreibung

The Institute of Iranian Studies at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) invites applications for a Postdoc (f/m/x) on the ERC PersCom project in Vienna, to develop an independent research project and contribute to archival analysis in multiple languages.

We seek a PhD in Central Asian Studies or closely related field with a dissertation on Jewish history in Central Asia, fluent in Russian, Hebrew, Judeo-Tajik, and English, and a willingness to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.