Your Tasks
- To conduct independent and innovative research on Buddhism in Japan – its doctrines, practices and/or institutions –, with research questions in the history of religion, cultural history, the history of philosophy and/or intellectual history (any of these perspectives is welcome)
- To actively apply for competitive third party-funded projects supporting junior scholars and engage in mentoring activities
- To provide expertise in support of other research projects at the Institute;
- To contribute to the development of the Institute’s publication series
- To engage in comparative and/or transcultural research within the Cluster of Excellence “EurAsian Transformations“
- To participate in the (co-)organization of academic events at the Institute, and in various activities within the Cluster of Excellence “EurAsian Transformations“, including public outreach activities
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Your Profile
We are seeking an outstanding scholar and established expert in the field of history of science with an excellent academic track record, demonstrated by internationally visible publications in the form of monographs and articles in peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate should have a strong cultural studies profile, a pronounced openness to interdisciplinary dialogue, team research and a willingness to actively contribute to shaping the research agenda of both the research area and the IKW.
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Your Tasks
- Conducting independent research in exchange with other relevant projects (https://www.oeaw.ac.at/ikga/himalayan-connectivities/)
- Supporting other research projects with your expertise
- Contributing to the Cluster of Excellence “EurAsian Transformations“ by organizing and participating in joint interdisciplinary research activities and public outreach
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Your Tasks
- Conduct research as (part of) your doctoral dissertation
- Present research results at workshops and international conferences, and publish your work
- Enroll as a PhD student at the University of Vienna. (Applicants are advised to familiarize themselves with the enrollment procedures at the University as well as eventual course and language requirements.)
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