Historian

Updated: 11 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 07 Jun 2023

20 May 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Department

Institute of Austrian Historical Research
Research Field

History » Local history
History » Other
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Austria
Application Deadline

7 Jun 2023 - 23:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

14215
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

0
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The position requires advanced academic qualifications (doctorate in early modern history of Austria/the Habsburg Monarchy) and extensive relevant personal experience with research projects (including scholarly editions) in the research areas mentioned below. The position of a Senior Scientist is allocated to the Institute of Austrian Historical Research and, in addition to independent research work, also involves participation in the editorial team of the “Mitteilungen des Instituts für Österreichische Geschichtsforschung” and its accompanying publication series.

In addition, areas of work will cover participation in research and teaching in the fields of Austrian History/History of the Habsburg Monarchy; offering classes autonomously in the history programs of Vienna University (BA, MA, and Second School Teaching Certificate, in particular the MA “Auxiliary Sciences and Archival Studies”) as well as general administration duties. Successful candidates will have to be participate in the editorial team’s work on the publications of the Institute of Austrian Historical Research (MIÖG, “Ergänzungsbände”, “Veröffentlichungen …” und “Quelleneditionen des IÖG”): This includes the evaluation of invited and incoming manuscripts, accompanying scientific and editorial supervision of publications and reviews, also digital editions, cooperation with the the publishing house, etc. Furthermore, we expect candidates to participate in the two Faculty’s key research areas “Austria in Its Context” and “Text and Edition”. Tasks also include maintaining contacts with Austrian archives.


Requirements
Skills/Qualifications

Research foci on the 16th – 18th centuries, Austria and the Habsburg Monarchy with a focus on source studies and History of Administration. We expect candidates to design and implement a long-term project of source studies and edition in the above-mentioned fields, including the Digital Humanities. Extensive knowledge and experience in teaching as well as expertise in the independent development and implementation of research projects, preferably in bilateral or international networking, are expected.
Application documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses taught, and a list of talks given)
- Description of research interests and research agenda / of the intended habilitation project (if applicable)
- Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference


Specific Requirements

Research foci on the 16th – 18th centuries, Austria and the Habsburg Monarchy with a focus on source studies and History of Administration. We expect candidates to design and implement a long-term project of source studies and edition in the above-mentioned fields, including the Digital Humanities. Extensive knowledge and experience in teaching as well as expertise in the independent development and implementation of research projects, preferably in bilateral or international networking, are expected.
Application documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses taught, and a list of talks given)
- Description of research interests and research agenda / of the intended habilitation project (if applicable)
- Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference


Research Field
History » Local history
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
History » Other
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Benefits

www.univie.ac.at


Eligibility criteria

Research foci on the 16th – 18th centuries, Austria and the Habsburg Monarchy with a focus on source studies and History of Administration. We expect candidates to design and implement a long-term project of source studies and edition in the above-mentioned fields, including the Digital Humanities. Extensive knowledge and experience in teaching as well as expertise in the independent development and implementation of research projects, preferably in bilateral or international networking, are expected.


Selection process

Research foci on the 16th – 18th centuries, Austria and the Habsburg Monarchy with a focus on source studies and History of Administration. We expect candidates to design and implement a long-term project of source studies and edition in the above-mentioned fields, including the Digital Humanities. Extensive knowledge and experience in teaching as well as expertise in the independent development and implementation of research projects, preferably in bilateral or international networking, are expected.


Additional comments

The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. At present, about 88,000 students are enrolled in 180 courses at the University of Vienna. The University of Vienna is also the largest teaching and research institution in Austria with 8,900 employees, 6,700 of whom are scientists and academics.


Website for additional job details

http://www.univie.ac.at

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institute of Austrian Historical Research
Country
Austria
State/Province
VIENNA
City
Wien
Postal Code
1010
Street
Universitätsring 1

Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
City

Wien
Website

http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at/
Street

Universitätsring 1
Postal Code

1010
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

+43-1-4277-27201
Fax

+43-1-4277-9272

STATUS: EXPIRED

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