The Institute of Iranian Studies (IFI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), Austria’s leading non-university research facility, is currently inviting applications for a 

Postdoc (f/m/x) - ERC Project PersCom

Your Tasks

• Develop your own research project within the framework of the umbrella project
• Assist the PI in analyzing Russian, Hebrew and Judeo-Tajik archival documents, newspapers and publications from late 19th to 21st century
• Research travel including archival and interview research and, if applicable, private and family archives
• Participation in international workshops and conferences
• Publication of two peer-reviewed articles, organization of conference with PI and contribution to edited volume
• Taking an active part in regular team meetings (Vienna)
• Contributing to project website

Your Profile

• PhD degree with excellent scores in Central Asian Studies or a closely related field
• PhD dissertation with a focus on Jewish history in Central Asia
• Excellent knowledge of Russian, Hebrew, and Judeo-Tajik
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to cooperate and to work in a multi-disciplinary research team

Our Offer

• Responsible and independent research in an institute dedicated to top-level multi-disciplinary research on Iranian and Persianate culture and history
• A position in an innovative and internationally active environment crucial to succes
• Numerous voluntary social benefits
• Flex time arrangement
• Work in an international, diverse and dynamic research environment in the center of Vienna

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.

Please apply online including

Proposed project outline (max. 3 pages)

A writing sample (dissertation chapter or accepted/published paper)

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.