About Position/Job
The University of Vienna is offering a University Assistant (Postdoctoral) position in South-Eastern European History within the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies. This four-year postdoctoral role (April 2026–March 2030) supports advanced research and teaching linked to the Chair of South-Eastern European History. The position centres on the development of a second major research monograph (habilitation project) and encourages innovative historical scholarship using multilingual sources, palaeographic expertise, and interdisciplinary historical methodologies. The role contributes to the department’s strong tradition in regional, cultural, and transnational historical research, strengthening Vienna’s profile as a leading hub for Central and South-Eastern European historical studies. Teaching, supervision, academic service, and participation in international scholarly networks form key parts of the post, offering excellent career progression within a globally recognised research university.
Position/Job Details
- Position: University Assistant (Postdoctoral)
- Institution: University of Vienna
- Department: Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies – Chair of South-Eastern European History
- Research field: History
- Location: Vienna, Austria
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time Postdoctoral (Fixed-term)
- Start Date (Anticipated): April 2026
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary Range: €5,014.30 gross per month (paid 14 times per year, subject to experience)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research area
- South-Eastern European History
- Palaeography and historical source studies
- Cultural and regional history
- Multilingual archival and manuscript research
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed PhD in History with a focus on South-Eastern Europe
- Knowledge of at least two modern South-Eastern European languages (one non-Slavic)
- Knowledge of two historical/source languages (e.g., Church Slavonic, Byzantine Greek, Latin, Old Romanian, Ottoman Turkish)
- Academic publications in peer-reviewed venues
- Teaching capability at the university level
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in palaeography or manuscript studies
- Record of independent research project development
- Experience applying for third-party research funding
- Academic event organisation experience
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent historical research
- Prepare and complete a habilitation-level second book project
- Teach courses and supervise students
- Conduct examinations and contribute to curriculum delivery
- Participate in departmental administration
- Help organise conferences, workshops, and symposia
- Apply for externally funded research grants
Application Process
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the University of Vienna’s official recruitment system.
Required Documents:
- Academic CV
- Publication list
- Overview of teaching experience
- Draft proposal of the postdoctoral research (habilitation) project
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Not specified
- Deadline: 20 February 2026
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Vienna
- Official Notification Link: Click here
- Apply now: Click here
