OeAW - Discovering the future

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.

Post-doctoral researcher in ERC project PersCom

                                                                                Job ID: IFI062PD225

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

Post-doctoral researcher 

Your Tasks

  • Develop your own research project within the framework of the umbrella project
  • Assist the PI in analyzing (organize and translate) Persian, Hebrew and Judeo-Persian 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

Your Profile

  • PhD degree with excellent scores in Iranian Studies or a closely related field
  • Excellent knowledge of Persian, Hebrew, and Judeo-Persian
  • 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

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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.

Contact

Dr. Ariane Sadjed

ariane.sadjed@oeaw.ac.at
Institute for Iranian Studies

1010 Vienna, Austria
Austrian Academy of Sciences | www.oeaw.ac.at