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As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.

Postdoc (f/m/x) in Linguistics

Job ID: IHB029PD126

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a Position as

Postdoc (f/m/x) in Linguistics 

(part-time / 50-75 %)

at the Institute for Habsburg and Balkan Studies, to be filled as soon as possible for a limited period of up to 6 months. 

Your Tasks

  • Development of your original project proposal in one or more research areas of the Linguistic Group of the Balkan Studies Research Unit, preferably cognitive linguistics or cognitive anthropology in the Balkan context. One of the project goals should entail the production of outcomes of social (or sociocultural) relevance and ensure scientific reproducibility and reusability of the results
  • Active participation in the academic life of the Research Unit and the Institute
  • Contribution to scientific exchange at the Research Unit including a presentation of the research project(s) at the IHB forum
  • Science communication activities and public engagement by means of at least one public lecture

Your Profile

  • Completed PhD studies in any of the linguistic disciplines
  • Ideally several years of experience in the field of linguistics
  • Previous independent research achievements and a scientific track record expected for a postdoc researcher
  • Excellent knowledge of one or more languages of the Balkans as well as English.  Knowledge of German is an advantage
  • Experience in working with large corpora, lexicographic resources and digital tools
  • Familiarity with software applied in digital humanities  
  • Independence, flexibility and ability to work in a team 

Our Offer

  • A position in an innovative and internationally active environment crucial to succes
  • Opportunity to work independently and develop personally
  • Numerous voluntary social benefits
  • Flex time arrangement
  • Access to ÖAW library and further research facilities 

    The minimum monthly gross salary for this position is EUR 5.011,96 (full-time), 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 submit your application no later than 2 April, 2026.
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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. The OeAW cooperates with NEBA and is a member of MyAbility in order to provide appropriate workplace structures, in particular for persons with disabilities.

Contact

Dr. Joachim Matzinger | joachim.matzinger@oeaw.ac.at 

Institute for Habsburg and Balkan Studies | 1010, Vienna, Austria | Austrian Academy of Sciences | www.oeaw.ac.at