University Assistant (post doc)

9 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies

Department

Department of South Asian, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies

Research Field

Language sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

27 May 2023 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

14156

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

0

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

No

Offer Description

The tasks of the successful applicant will include the support of the professorship in the field of Tibetology in teaching and research, student mentoring, participation in the administration of the institute as well as independent research and independent teaching as defined by the collective agreement. The development or expansion of an independent research profile within Tibetology and Buddhist Studies and further post-doctoral academic qualification, for example in the form of preparing or completing a habilitation thesis, are particularly desirable. International scholarly publishing and lecturing activity is expected.

Requirements
Skills/Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD in Tibetan Studies, Buddhist Studies, or a related discipline; their research should focus on the cultural or intellectual histories of Tibetan Buddhism including its late Indian antecedents with publications in subject-relevant venues. Very good knowledge of Tibetan to understand texts is a requirement; knowledge of Sanskrit is desired. When using sources in the original language, a thorough philological-historical approach along with an understanding of the doctrinal contexts is advantageous. Knowledge and experience in teaching, research, and administration is desirable. Ability to work in a team and organisational skills, didactic qualifications, and subject-specific IT skills as well as very good knowledge of English and good knowledge of German (in the case of applicants who do not have German as their first language) are required.

Applicants should be able to offer their own courses within the BA curriculum “Languages and Cultures of South Asia and Tibet” and the MA curriculum “Tibetology and Buddhist Studies” in the areas of language, literature, and religion of the Tibetan cultural sphere, and to supervise students. In addition, commitment to and, if possible, experience in various science-to-public activities is required. Furthermore, the willingness to collaborate in ongoing research projects and to participate in the institute’s administration of research and teaching is expected; in particular participation in the interdisciplinary cooperation with the cognitive sciences in the field of contemplative studies.

- Your application should include the following documents: letter of motivation; academic curriculum vitae with lists of publications, lectures, and courses taught; description of the research interests and further research plans, including the planned habilitation or comparable project; contact details of two referees.

Specific Requirements

Applicants should have a PhD in Tibetan Studies, Buddhist Studies, or a related discipline; their research should focus on the cultural or intellectual histories of Tibetan Buddhism including its late Indian antecedents with publications in subject-relevant venues. Very good knowledge of Tibetan to understand texts is a requirement; knowledge of Sanskrit is desired. When using sources in the original language, a thorough philological-historical approach along with an understanding of the doctrinal contexts is advantageous. Knowledge and experience in teaching, research, and administration is desirable. Ability to work in a team and organisational skills, didactic qualifications, and subject-specific IT skills as well as very good knowledge of English and good knowledge of German (in the case of applicants who do not have German as their first language) are required.

Applicants should be able to offer their own courses within the BA curriculum “Languages and Cultures of South Asia and Tibet” and the MA curriculum “Tibetology and Buddhist Studies” in the areas of language, literature, and religion of the Tibetan cultural sphere, and to supervise students. In addition, commitment to and, if possible, experience in various science-to-public activities is required. Furthermore, the willingness to collaborate in ongoing research projects and to participate in the institute’s administration of research and teaching is expected; in particular participation in the interdisciplinary cooperation with the cognitive sciences in the field of contemplative studies.

- Your application should include the following documents: letter of motivation; academic curriculum vitae with lists of publications, lectures, and courses taught; description of the research interests and further research plans, including the planned habilitation or comparable project; contact details of two referees.

Research Field

Language sciences » Other

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Benefits

www.univie.ac.at

Eligibility criteria

Applicants should have a PhD in Tibetan Studies, Buddhist Studies, or a related discipline; their research should focus on the cultural or intellectual histories of Tibetan Buddhism including its late Indian antecedents with publications in subject-relevant venues. Very good knowledge of Tibetan to understand texts is a requirement; knowledge of Sanskrit is desired. When using sources in the original language, a thorough philological-historical approach along with an understanding of the doctrinal contexts is advantageous. Knowledge and experience in teaching, research, and administration is desirable. Ability to work in a team and organisational skills, didactic qualifications, and subject-specific IT skills as well as very good knowledge of English and good knowledge of German (in the case of applicants who do not have German as their first language) are required.

Applicants should be able to offer their own courses within the BA curriculum “Languages and Cultures of South Asia and Tibet” and the MA curriculum “Tibetology and Buddhist Studies” in the areas of language, literature, and religion of the Tibetan cultural sphere, and to supervise students. In addition, commitment to and, if possible, experience in various science-to-public activities is required. Furthermore, the willingness to collaborate in ongoing research projects and to participate in the institute’s administration of research and teaching is expected; in particular participation in the interdisciplinary cooperation with the cognitive sciences in the field of contemplative studies.

Selection process

Applicants should have a PhD in Tibetan Studies, Buddhist Studies, or a related discipline; their research should focus on the cultural or intellectual histories of Tibetan Buddhism including its late Indian antecedents with publications in subject-relevant venues. Very good knowledge of Tibetan to understand texts is a requirement; knowledge of Sanskrit is desired. When using sources in the original language, a thorough philological-historical approach along with an understanding of the doctrinal contexts is advantageous. Knowledge and experience in teaching, research, and administration is desirable. Ability to work in a team and organisational skills, didactic qualifications, and subject-specific IT skills as well as very good knowledge of English and good knowledge of German (in the case of applicants who do not have German as their first language) are required.

Applicants should be able to offer their own courses within the BA curriculum “Languages and Cultures of South Asia and Tibet” and the MA curriculum “Tibetology and Buddhist Studies” in the areas of language, literature, and religion of the Tibetan cultural sphere, and to supervise students. In addition, commitment to and, if possible, experience in various science-to-public activities is required. Furthermore, the willingness to collaborate in ongoing research projects and to participate in the institute’s administration of research and teaching is expected; in particular participation in the interdisciplinary cooperation with the cognitive sciences in the field of contemplative studies.

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

Department of South Asian, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies

Country

Austria

State/Province

VIENNA

City

Wien

Postal Code

1090

Street

Spitalgasse 2, Hof 2 (Campus)

Where to apply

E-mail

jobcenter@univie.ac.at

Contact

City

Wien

Website

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

Street

Spitalgasse 2, Hof 2 (Campus)

Postal Code

1090

E-Mail

istb@univie.ac.at

Phone

+43-1-4277-43501

Fax

+43-1-4277-9435

STATUS: EXPIRED