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University Assistant postdoctoral 

40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies 

Job vacancy starting: 04/01/2025  | Working hours: 40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 03/31/2031

Job ID: 3492

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 academic minds have found a unique blend of freedom and support. Join us if you're driven by a passion for top-notch international research and scientific excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Welcome aboard!

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future position is at the Faculty Center for Transdisciplinary Historical and Cultural Studies, under the chair of History of Medicine and the Biomedical Sciences which is headed by Prof. Birgit Nemec.

The Chair of History of Medicine and Biosciences at the Faculty Center for Transdisciplinary Historical-Cultural Studies aims to test and further develop approaches and methods in the field of modern history of knowledge and political epistemologies of medicine and the life sciences and to connect the department's institutes in research and teaching. The current thematic focus of the chair includes sex/gender diversity; medical products; risks and reproductive health; patient activism; dis/ability and global health as well as oral history methods and methods of research collaboration.

This position is limited until 31.03.2031. 

Your future tasks:

At the chair led by Prof. Birgit Nemec, you will be entrusted with research activities in the fields of the history of medicine and life sciences as well as with teaching and administrative tasks. This implies:

• Development of an independent teaching and research profile
• Preparation and completion of a habilitation or second book project (ready for publication)
• Together with other members of the chair: Participation in the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia
• Participation in project development and third-party funding applications
• Independent teaching of courses, examinations and student support
• Participation in evaluation activities and quality assurance
• Participation in the Center's administration

This is part of your profile: 

• Completed doctoral degree in art history or cultural studies/PhD
• Pleasure in independent work as proofed by a record of publications and/or activities in the history of medicine and the biomedical sciences (in a broad sense)
• Very good English language skills
• Research interests in the areas of the chair's focus
• Ability to work in a team and to engage actively in the social life of the department
• Enjoy reading and interdisciplinary debate
• Commitment to actively contribute to the development of the chair by third-party funding acquisition

Advantages:

• Understanding of and interest in theoretical and methodological debates in the history of science and medicine, i.e. global or transregional perspectives; intersectional, postcolonial, disability, queer or gender issues and methods, oral history methods 
• University teaching experience
• Experience in science management and the acquisition of third-party funding
• Knowledge of university structures and processes
• Experience in international research collaboration
• Good German skills or commitment to improve (basic required) 

What we offer:

Team: An interdisciplinary, excellently networked and highly motivated working environment in research, teaching and public outreach/engagement

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and remote/hybrid work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Fair Salary: gross salary according to the collective agreement: EUR 4351,90 / month

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.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to increase diversity and invite diverse personalities in the team! Please do let us know if your profile will increase diversity or if you consider yourself part of a marginalised group. 

It is that easy to apply:

• Letter of intent in which you state your motivation and interests (max. 2 pages)
• Academic curriculum vitae (incl. list of publications, catalogue of courses, lecture activities, public outreach)
• Outline of research interests and possible research ideas / if applicable, the habilitation / 2nd book project with reference to the main foci of the professorship (max. 5 pages)
• 2 scientific papers
• Copies of graduation certificates, academic certificates, continuing education certificates
• 1 letter of recommendation (not mandatory); can be enclosed with the application

Please submit all your documents in PDF format.

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Birgit Nemec  

birgit.nemec@univie.ac.at

We 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 advancement of women and diversity. 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.

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​Application deadline: 02/17/2025