About the Position
The University of Graz invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Department of Digital Humanities, commencing in February 2026. This six-year position offers a unique opportunity for scholars with expertise in Digital Humanities, particularly in natural language processing of historical data. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing and new projects, develop their own habilitation thesis, and teach within the Master’s programme in Digital Humanities. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, international research infrastructures, and advanced digital methodologies, this post provides an excellent platform to advance academic careers in one of Europe’s leading humanities research environments.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
- Institution: University of Graz
- Department: Department of Digital Humanities
- Research Field: Digital Humanities / Natural Language Processing / Historical Data
- Location: Graz, Austria
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 years)
- Start Date (Anticipated): February 2026
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary Range: €69,060.59 per year (gross, full-time)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Digital Humanities
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Computational Text Analysis
- Historical Data and Corpora
- Cultural Heritage Informatics
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Digital Humanities or related Humanities discipline with certified digital methodology skills
- Proficiency in German and English (C1/B2 levels minimum)
- Strong technical and methodological expertise in Digital Humanities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with NLP and historical text corpora
- Proven record of publications and project participation
- Experience with third-party funded project applications
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching experience
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct autonomous research and publish in the field of Digital Humanities
- Develop and contribute to national and international research projects
- Supervise and mentor students
- Teach and evaluate courses in the Master’s programme in Digital Humanities
- Participate in academic associations and infrastructure projects (e.g. TEI, DHd, DARIAH-EU, CLARIN-ERIC)
- Apply for third-party funding and contribute to departmental administration
Application Process
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted through the University of Graz online job portal. Only applications via the web-based tool will be accepted.
Required Documents:
- Motivation letter and academic CV
- Outline of proposed postdoctoral thesis topic
- Outline of proposed teaching contribution to the Master’s programme
Important Dates
- Application Opens: October 2025
- Deadline: 8 December 2025
- Start Date: February 2026
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Graz
- Department Website: Department of Digital Humanities
- Apply Now: Official Job Portal
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