University Assistant Predoctoral 1, Protestant Theology

32 Faculty of Protestant Theology
Startdate: 22.04.2024 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 1850

Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Institute for Old Testament Studies and Biblical Archaeology of the Faculty of Protestant Theology has a vacancy for a University Assistant (Prae-Doc, 30h/week) starting April 20, 2024 (or by arrangement) for four years. For more information about the institute, see our website: https://etfat.univie.ac.at/

As a pre-doctoral university assistant, you will join the research team at the Institute of Old Testament Studies and Biblical Archaeology and have the opportunity to write a dissertation. In addition, you will support the team in research, teaching, and administration.

Your future tasks:

• You work independently on a dissertation in the field of Old Testament studies. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement (stating the aims and methodology of your dissertation project) within 12-18 months.
• You teach independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (approx. 2 hours per week from the 2nd year of employment).
• You support Univ.-Prof. Dr. Annette Schellenberg in teaching and research.
• You support Univ.-Prof. Dr. Annette Schellenberg in editing the journal Vetus Testamentum (proofreading articles etc.).
• You support the team in the administration of the Institute and in the organization of conferences and workshops.
• You are involved in the Institute's doctoral seminars and in events organized by the Vienna Doctoral School of Theology and Research on Religion (https://www.religionandtransformation.at/ueber-uns/vienna-doctoral-school-of-theology-and-research-on-religion/

This is part of your personality:

• You have a university degree (Protestant theology, teaching degree in Protestant religion, or the like). The degree certificate must be available by the date of recruitment at the latest.
• You have good knowledge of Hebrew and a keen interest in Old Testament studies.
• You are willing to deepen your knowledge and skills in related disciplines such as Ancient Near Eastern Studies or Jewish Studies.
• You have a good command of German and English.
• You enjoy writing academic texts.
• You have computer skills.
• You work well both independently and in a team.

What we offer:

• Inspiring working atmosphere: We are a highly motivated team with enthusiasm for Old Testament research, connected with others in national and international networks.
• Good supervision: We are a small institute and offer personal support for our doctoral students.
• Flexible working environment: The specific working conditions can be arranged individually.
• Good public transport links: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transportation.
• Internal further training and coaching: The University of Vienna offers a wide range of further training opportunities that you can take advantage of free of charge.
• Basic salary for 30 hours per week: € 2,457.89 (40 hours per week: € 3,277.30).

The duration of the contract is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

It is that easy to apply:

• With your professional CV.
• With a summary of your research interests (max. 1.5 pages).
• Copy of your diploma.
• Via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Annette Schellenberg  

[email protected]

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women  and diversity . We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 02/01/2024 

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