The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a position as
Postdoc (f/m/x)
(part-time, 25%)
at the Institute for Habsburg and Balkan Studies.
Your Tasks
- Conducting socio-anthropological fieldwork on migration, memory and urban space in Vienna. Tasks include recruiting participants from Turkish and ex-Yugoslav migrant communities, conducting memory walks and biographical interviews, and documenting and analyzing qualitative and audiovisual data.
- Contribution to collaborative workshops, research documentation and the preparation of publications and follow-up research proposals.
- Active participation in the academic life of the Research Unit and the Institute
- Contribution to scientific exchange at the Research Unit including a presentation of the research project(s) at the IHB forum
- Science communication activities and public engagement by means of at least one public lecture
Your Profile
- Completed PhD studies in Social and/or Cultural Anthropology with a focus on Southeast Europe, migration and memory studies.
- Previous independent research achievements and a scientific track record expected for a postdoc researcher
- Excellent knowledge of one or more languages of the Balkans as well as English. The knowledge of German is an advantage.
- Experience in working in the field
- Familiarity with software applied in digital humanities
- Independence, flexibility and ability to work in a team
Our Offer
- A position in an innovative and internationally active environment crucial to succes
- Numerous voluntary social benefits
- Flex time arrangement
- Opportunity to work independently and develop personally
The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 70.167,44 (full-time based), in accordance with the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). For part-time employment, the salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the agreed working hours.
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.
