Post-doctoral reseracher in ERC project PersCom (F/M/X)

Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Human Resource Department

Organisation/Company Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Human Resource Department Research Field Cultural studies » Jewish studies Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 13 Jun 2025 - 23:55 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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

Post-doctoral researcher (F/M/X)

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

A monthly gross salary according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) of 4.930,60 €.

Please apply online including

Proposed project outline (max. 3 pages)

A writing sample (dissertation chapter or accepted/published paper)

Applications are considered until June 13, 2025

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.

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