Postdoc (f/m/x) - ERC Project PersCom

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

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.

Postdoc (f/m/x) - ERC Project PersCom

Job ID: IFI111PD226

The Institute of Iranian Studies (IFI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), Austria’s leading non-university research facility, is currently inviting applications for a

Postdoc (f/m/x) - ERC Project PersCom

Your Tasks

• 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

Your Profile

• PhD degree with excellent scores in Central Asian Studies or a closely related field
• PhD dissertation with a focus on Jewish history in Central Asia
• Excellent knowledge of Russian, Hebrew, and Judeo-Tajik
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to cooperate and to work in a multi-disciplinary research team

Our Offer

Responsible and independent research in an institute dedicated to top-level multi-disciplinary research on Iranian and Persianate culture and history

A position in an innovative and internationally active environment crucial to succes

Numerous voluntary social benefits

Work in an international, diverse and dynamic research environment in the center of Vienna

The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 70.167,44 (full-time based), in accordance with the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). For part-time employment, the salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the agreed working hours.

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.

Contact

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Institute for Iranian Studies
1010 Vienna, Austria
Austrian Academy of Sciences | www.oeaw.ac.at