University assistant predoctoral

at  Universitt Wien

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

YOUR PERSONAL SPHERE OF INFLUENCE:

As a university assistant prae-doc, you will join the research team of Prof. Yavuz Köse in the Department of Near Eastern Studies. As a center for the study of the Near and Middle East, including North Africa, the institute is not merely the only institution of its kind in Austria, but is also one of the largest such institutes in central Europe. Third-party funded projects and teaching concentrates on Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Assyriology), Near Eastern Archaeology, Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies, and Turkish Studies with special emphasis on Ottoman Studies and research on contemporary Turkey. The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.
We are looking for applicants who wish to qualify themselves through their own research and subsequent dissertation in the field of Ottoman history and culture, and who would like to get involved in the various projects and research foci of our department (especially Digital Humanities and Ottoman Studies, Armeno-Turkish, Cultural Heritage, Environmental History). As a team, we value exchange, discussion and ideas in research, engaged teaching and open communication.

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

You will be involved in research projects and scientific studies or their development in the field of Ottoman and Turkish Studies

• .We expect you to conclude your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months and become member of our doctoral schoo
• lYou will be working on your dissertation and its completion in time
• .You will contribute to publications / scientific articles / lectures
• .You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
• .You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration
• .You will support the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia and student support
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