University Assistant Postdoctoral, Historical and Cultural Studies

40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural StudiesStartdate: 01. 10. 2025 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: 48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: permanent Reference no. : 4410Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be scientifically successful.

Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!Your Personal Sphere Of PlayAs a postdoc university assistant, you will join the international team on Islamic Art History led by Professor Markus Ritter. The team's research interests focus on works, media, and contexts of images, architecture, and objects of Islamic art and the early historiography of Islamic art. Current research explores Arabic, Persian, and Turkish art and architecture of the Middle Ages and modern times in the eastern Mediterranean, the Near East, Iran, Central Asia, and India.

The Department of Art History in Vienna researches and teaches on arts all across Eurasia, from Late Antiquity to the present day, using a variety of methodological approaches. The team on Islamic art history benefits from lively exchange with colleagues in the Department who work on European, Byzantine and East Asian art history. We cooperate with institutions that study and teach the history, literature, culture, and anthropology of Islam societies, inside and outside the University of Vienna. We conduct research in countries of Islamic art and in the museums and libraries of Europe and Austria.

What is important to us as a team is to foster exchange, discussion and ideas in research, committed teaching and openness in communication. Your Future TasksActive participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

you pursue a research project in Islamic art history, researching and writing a habilitation thesis or a book, and building up an independent research profileyou publish internationally and present papers in conferences and workshops giveyou independently teach courses in the BA program (proseminars), one course per semester in a 50% employment contractyou support the professor for Islamic art history in research, teaching and administration and you are prepared to take on tasks at the departmentyou plan and organize at least one international workshop or conference on a research topic in Islamic art historyThis Is Part Of Your Personalitycompleted doctorate and excellent research work in History of Islamic Art;a current scholarly project that you will carry out and finish on this job position (preferably leading to a state thesis or a substantial book monograph);knowledge of at least one of the main languages of textual sources in History of Islamic Art (Arabic, Persian, Ottoman-Turkish)teaching experienceexcellent command of written and spoken English What We OfferInspiring working atmosphere:

You are a part of an international academic team, with an excellent research infrastructure, at one of the largest art history university departments in the world, in a relaxed working environment. Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours with the option of working from home. You have a working sabbatical without teaching every fourth semester, intended to enable you to further concentrate on your doctoral thesis. Internal further training and coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

We support your participation in scholarly workshops and conferences, and at summer schools. Life in Vienna: Vienna has been voted the most liveable city worldwide several times in a row. The city has a rich cultural landscape, outstanding infrastructure and excellent public transportation. Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. The cost of living in Vienna is moderate by international standards. Fair salary: You have a part-time position: 20 hours per week. The basic salary of EUR 2. 466,45 for 20 hours will be increased if we are able to take past professional experience into account. Contract duration:

4 year with option to extend for a maximum of 6 years. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!It Is That Easy To Applyyour academic curriculum vitaea letter of motivation, signed by handan exposé of your research project (five pages of text, excluding illustrations, plus a one-page outline and bibliography). The exposé should explain the topic and objectives of the thesis, its relevance, and the research gap that it addresses.

It should cover the current state of research on the topic, referencing relevant existing scholarly literature; as well as explaining the material and sources to be used; the idea(s) and hypotheses that will guide the research.

It should include a preliminary outline and timetablea summary of the topic, the approach, and the results of your doctoral thesis and of your master thesis, for each three pages, plus table of contents, and review and grading reportscopy of the certificate of your completed doctoral and master programproof of language skillsVia our job portal / Apply now - buttonIf You Have Any Questions, Please ContactProfessor Dr. Markus Rittermarkus. ritter@univie. ac.

atWe 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. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 09/04/2025Post Doc