Postdoc and PhD Positions in Early Modern History: The University of Vienna, Department of History, is seeking candidates for 1 Postdoctoral Researcher (full-time, 4 yrs) and 2 PhD students (0.75 FTE, 4 yrs) positions in “Early Modern History.” These positions are part of the ERC Starting Grant Project “Sustained Concerns: Administration of Mineral Resources in Central Europe, 1550-1850” (SCARCE), focusing on the intersection of history of science and technology, social and economic history, and environmental history.
Designation: Post-Doctoral Fellow (1 position)
Location: Austria
Eligibility/Qualification: Candidates for the Postdoctoral Researcher position should have a relevant doctoral level degree in history or a related field, experience in archival research (preferably for the early modern period), proficiency in English and German, and the ability to read research literature and period sources in German or another Central European language.
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Researcher will join the SCARCE project and be involved in interdisciplinary research at the University of Vienna. The project focuses on resource management principles and their historical development, addressing issues of economic development, sustainability, and technological innovation in proto-industrial settings.
PhD Positions (2 positions) Location: Austria
Eligibility/Qualification: Candidates for the PhD positions should have an MA or equivalent degree in history or a related field, proficiency in English and German, and the ability to read research literature and period sources in German or another Central European language.
Job Description:
Postdoc and PhD Positions in Early Modern History
The PhD students will participate in the SCARCE project, conducting research on resource management principles in Central/East Central Europe during the early modern period.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications in English or German through the University of Vienna’s recruiting portal by the application deadline on 26 October 2023. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, relevant documents, and a research proposal.
Table: Job Details
For the Postdoctoral Researcher:
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Working hours | 40.00 |
| Limited contract until | 48 months |
| Job ID | 812 |
| Contract start | 01/01/2024 |
| Annual salary (before taxes) | €60,926.60 |
| Salary after taxes (approximation) | €40,300.00 |
| Contract extension | Subject to performance |
| Work location | Vienna |
| Hybrid working | Possible, flexible |
| Application deadline | 10/26/2023 |
| Apply Here |
For the PhD Positions (2 positions):
| Position | PhD Students |
|---|---|
| Working hours | 30.00 |
| Limited contract until | 48 months |
| Job ID | 1238 |
| Contract start | 01/01/2024 |
| Annual salary (before taxes) | €45,882.20 |
| Salary after taxes (approximation) | €34,400.00 (30h/week) |
| Contract extension | Subject to performance |
| Work location | Vienna |
| Hybrid working | Possible, flexible |
| Application deadline | 10/26/2023 |
| Apply Here |
Contact: Sebastian Felten sebastian.felten@univie.ac.at
For more information, visit the University of Vienna’s Job Portal.
Additional Information: The University of Vienna is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, with a focus on increasing the number of women in academic positions.
