
Universität Wien
Job title:
University Assistant Postdoctoral, Historical and Cultural Studies
Company
Universität Wien
Job description
40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 01.11.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 31.01.2026
Reference no.: 4163Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!Your personal sphere of play:Your future position is at the Institute of Art History in the team of the Chair of Modern Art History (Prof. Dr. Sebastian Egenhofer). This is characterized by excellent research in the history of modern and contemporary art. The Institute is part of the Faculty of History and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna.Academic staff and students of art history appreciate the Institute’s professional diversity, internationally integrated research projects and collegial exchange.Your future tasks:Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:
- You pursue your own independent research and publication activities,
- participate in the projects of the professorship.
- You hold independent lectures to the extent of the collective agreement provisions.
- You will be involved in evaluation measures and quality assurance and
- take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
This is part of your personality:
- Completed doctoral/PhD studies in the field of modern art history.
- Outstanding dissertation.
- Teaching skills and substantial teaching experience at BA and MA level.
- Proven profile in the art history of Europe and North America in a global context through international publications in peer-relevant media.
- A focus on 20th and 21st century art and exhibition history, especially since the 1960s, would be desirable.
Further requirements:
- Excellent command of English and knowledge of at least one other foreign language.
- Team player with high social/communication skills
What we offer:Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid (upon agreement).
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 3 months increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!It is that easy to apply:
- With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
- With your list of publications
- With a summary of your research interests (max. 1 p.)
- Contact details of persons for references
- Information about completed doctorate/PhD studies
- Via our job portal / Apply now – button
If you have any content questions, please contact:Sebastian EgenhoferWe look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the and . We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.Application deadline: 06/22/2025Post Doc
Expected salary
€4932.9 per month
Location
Wien
Job date
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:46:33 GMT
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