PhD Candidate / Predoctoral Researcher (ERC-SYNERGY project MOSAIC) (2026DILIFRUA121)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; España; Presencial; EUR 20.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Department of Modern and Contemporary History, invites applications for a PhD Candidate / Predoctoral Researcher. The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) and tied to the ERC-Horizon Europe MOSAIC project.

Working languages include English at B1 level, with Persian and Ottoman Turkish required for research tasks. The successful candidate will conduct scholarly work with primary sources in Persian and Ottoman Turkish, contribute to publications and

Formación

• Education: MA in medieval and/or early modern Ottoman studies with GPA ≥3.6/4.
• Languages: English (B1), Persian, and Ottoman Turkish proficiency.
• Experience: publications/conferences and primary source work in Persian and Ottoman Turkish.
• Skills: Microsoft Office; knowledge of Safavid history and modern Turkish is advantageous.

Conocimientos

English (B1)

Persian

Ottoman Turkish

Microsoft Office

Educación

MA in medieval and/or early modern Ottoman studies

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Department of Modern and Contemporary History

Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Department of Modern and Contemporary History Research Field History » Medieval history History » Modern history History » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 13 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number HEU_101167040_MOSAIC ERC-2024-SyG Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job position

PhD Candidate / Predoctoral Researcher

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

• Education: MA in medieval and/or early modern Ottoman studies (cultural, intellectual, institutional history) with a GPA of a minimum of 3.6/4 (excellent).
• Languages: B1 level in English (working language), excellent command of Persian and Ottoman Turkish.
• Experience: Record of academic publications/conferences and experience working with primary sources in Persian and Ottoman Turkish.
• Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of Safavid history and modern Turkish is considered an advantage.

37.5 hours/week, full-time contract (schedule Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30) at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Department of Modern and Contemporary History).

21.948,00 € (Gross annual)

Eligibility criteria

MA in medieval and/or early modern Ottoman studies (cultural, intellectual, institutional history)with a GPA of a minimum of 3,6/4(excellent)35

English C2 10, C1 5, B 2; Persian C2 25, C1 20; Ottoman Turkish C2 15, C1 10

Other merits - 5

The ability to work individually and as part of a team (1); Experience and displayed knowledge in Safavid history and cultures (2) as well as knowledge of modern Turkish (2) are considered an advantage.

Minimum score required to pass the selection process: 80

Selection process

Single-phase evaluation based on CV, academic record, and documentation.

Programmes: European Research Council (ERC) -Horizon Europe (ERC-2024-SyG) - Reference Number: HEU_101167040_MOSAIC ERC-2024-SyG/EA621087

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute UAB Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Cerdanyola del Vallès - Campus Bellaterra Postal Code 08193 Street Campus Bellaterra Geofield