6 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Human Resource Department- Research Field
Anthropology » Cultural anthropology- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Austria- Application Deadline
29 Feb 2024 - 23:55 (Europe/Brussels)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Job ID: ISA011PD124
The Institute of Social Anthropology (ISA ) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW ), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a
Postdoc Position (f/m/x)
in social anthropology
(full-time, 40h per week)
|
for a duration of 24 months, starting September 01st , 2024. The successful candidates will contribute the new working group in Environmental Anthropology, led by Judith Bovensiepen. Applicants are invited to submit a proposal for their own independent research project on the theme of ‘Environment, health and well-being’. The regional focus should be on island Southeast Asia, with special preference being given to research projects based in Timor-Leste.
Your tasks:
· Design and implement your own independent research project.
· Critical engagement with relevant theoretical frameworks within anthropology and beyond.
· Publication of findings in leading journals.
· Co-organisation of an international conference.
· Participation in all compulsory institute events and activities.
· Responsible participation in the scientific organisation and some administrative responsibilities.
· Contribution to outreach activities, e.g. through media or the production of a podcast.
Your profile:
The successful candidate should have a PhD in Social or Cultural Anthropology or a closely related field. They should have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and experience in organizing and coordinating scientific events. The successful candidate should have extensive fieldwork experiences, the ability to design and implement their own research project, and an excellent or promising publication record.
Our offer:
· Excellent opportunities to work in a lively research environment.
· Opportunity to develop a new independent research project.
· An annual gross salary of € 66.501,40, according to collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.
Please send your application including a cover letter (1 page max), an academic CV (including publications, a project description (max 1,000 words): short abstract (150-200 words), context, research questions, methods, theoretical contribution, timetable, anticipated outputs and two samples of written work (publications or PhD chapters) in a single pdf file via e-mail to [email protected] , (mentioning Job ID: ISA011PD124) no later than February 29th , 2024.
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.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Anthropology » Cultural anthropology
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- The Institute of Social Anthropology (ISA)
- Country
- Austria
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- State/Province
Vienna- City
Vienna- Website
http://www.oeaw.ac.at- Street
Dr. Ignaz Seipel Platz 2- Postal Code
1010
STATUS: EXPIRED
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