University Assistant Postdoctoral, Philological and Cultural Studies

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 01.10.2025 | Working hours: 40 |
Limited until: 30.09.2031
Reference no.: 4129

Explore 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:

As a university assistant (postdoc), you will contribute to strengthening research at the Chair of Ottoman and Turkish Studies at the department of Near Eastern Studies. Our research focuses on the history and culture of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey, extending into contemporary history. The position is limited to a maximum duration of six years. The preferred starting date is October 1, 2025.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You develop an independent research profile in the field of Ottoman Studies / Contemporary History of Turkey.
• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the field of Ottoman Studies / Turkology.
• You publish internationally and give academic lectures.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise your students at our department.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
• You contribute to the development and further advancement of the journals published at the institute.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in the field of Ottoman / Turkish Studies
• Habilitation project in historical migration research focusing on Turkey
• Research interests: migration history, minorities, spatial studies
• Professional and methodological expertise in Ottoman/Turkish and European history, cultural theory, and digital humanities (DH)
• Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
• Experience with and/or willingness to acquire third-party funding
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
• Proficiency in digital tools and software applications (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent command of Turkish and Ottoman Turkish
• Very good knowledge of at least one additional regionally relevant language (e.g., Greek, Hebrew, Ladino)
• Experience in organizing academic events and in “Third Mission” activities, i.e., the communication of historical knowledge to a broader public
• Team player and high social/communicative skills
• Desirable: teaching experience and/or e-learning experience; familiarity with university structures and procedures; international academic experience

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (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 6 years 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 and letter of motivation
• Proposal for a postdoctoral project (approx. 5 pages)
• With your publication list
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Certificate of completed doctoral/PhD studies (or proof that the dissertation is currently under review)
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Yavuz Köse

yavuz.koese@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: 07/15/2025 

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