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Organisation/Company: Universität Wien

Research Field: Cultural studies » Other

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country: Austria

Application Deadline: 1 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 30

Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

At the University of Vienna, more than 10,000 personnel work towards addressing future challenges, including approximately 7,500 involved in research and teaching. We are seeking a PhD candidate to join the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, starting from October 1, 2025, with a contract until September 30, 2028.

The candidate will join the Cluster of Excellence EurAsian Transformations, which involves over 30 researchers from four institutions. The cluster explores issues of diversity, mobility, and identity across Eurasia from antiquity to the present, emphasizing interdisciplinary dialogue and international cooperation.

The PhD project will focus on "Geographies of Power in the Eastern Mediterranean World (c. 1000-1800)" and will be part of Research Node 1 and the Transversal Working Group 4. The candidate will work on a dissertation related to one of the subprojects, such as resource accumulation, nature and environments in Ottoman sources, or mobility in Byzantium. Responsibilities include research, teaching, administrative tasks, and active participation in cluster activities, with expectations to publish and present research internationally.

Ideal candidates should have excellent knowledge of at least one source language and two modern Eurasian languages, be in the initial phase of their PhD, and possess good English skills. German skills are advantageous. The role requires teamwork, interdisciplinary engagement, and a strong academic record.

Additional Information

We offer flexible working hours, remote work options, an international team environment, good public transport access, ongoing training, and a competitive salary starting at EUR 3714.80 gross per month, with potential increases based on experience. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.