Post-doctoral researcher 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 15 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 Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a Position as

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 Persian, Hebrew and Judeo-Persian 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 Iranian Studies or a closely related field
• Excellent knowledge of Persian, Hebrew, and Judeo-Persian
• 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.