진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

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

Post-doctoral researcher (F/M/X)

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
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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

• A monthly gross salary according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) of 4.930,60 €.

  
  

  Please apply online including

  Proposed project outline (max. 3 pages)

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

  Applications are considered until June 13, 2025