University of Graz, Institute of History
Two University Assistant positions (with/without doctorate) in Contemporary Global History
| Institution Type: | College / University |
| Location: | Austria |
| Position: | Doctoral Fellow, Post-Doctoral Fellow |
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The Professorship for Contemporary History researches processes of global interconnectivity between technology, economies, consumption, science, and communications. It analyzes how actors in various regions of the world confronted global challenges, such as combatting famine or developing infrastructure. The professorship also studies how these actors lived and moved, what they knew, and how they experienced everyday life.
The Institute of History is looking for an
University Assistant with doctorate
(40 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 6 years; position to be filled as of October 1st 2020)
Your duties
- Develop and undertake a research project in contemporary global history; the job holder is given the opportunity to write a habiliation thesis or a comparable scholarly qualification (e.g. a „second book“)
- Independently carry out teaching duties and advise students
- Participate in developing new research projects as well as conceptualizing workshops and other events
- Help further the online presence of the department
- Contribute to departmental administration
Your profile
- Doctorate in History with research interests in contemporary global history
- International research experience
- Engaged internationally in publishing and delivering professional papers
- Fluency in German, English, and at least one other foreign language
- Demonstrate an engaged, independent, as well as team-oriented work ethic
- Interested in the Digital Humanities and engaging the broader public with history
- Open to interdisciplinary collaboration
Our offer
Classification
Salary scheme of the Universitäten-KV (University Collective Agreement): B1
Minimum salary
The minimum salary as stated in the collective agreement and according to the classification scheme is EUR 3889.50 gross/month. This minimum salary may be higher due to previous employment periods eligible for inclusion and other earnings and remunerations.
We offer you a job with a lot of responsibility and variety. You can expect an enjoyable work climate, flexible work hours and numerous possibilities for further education and personal development. Take advantage of the chance to enter into a challenging work environment full of team spirit and enthusiasm for your job.
Application Deadline: August 12th 2020
Reference Number: MB/191/99 ex 2019/20
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply.
Especially with regard to academic staff, we welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
If you are interested, please submit your application documents before the stated deadline. Make sure to indicate the reference number on your application and attach curriculum vitae, list of publications, copies of diplomas and other academic credentials, a writing sample (published article or dissertation chapter) and a short project proposal (max. 5 pp.) to:
For questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Christiane Berth at christiane.berth@hist.unibe.ch.
The Professorship for Contemporary History researches processes of global interconnectivity between technology, economies, consumption, science, and communications. It analyzes how actors in various regions of the world confronted global challenges, such as combatting famine or developing infrastructure. The professorship also studies how these actors lived and moved, what they knew, and how they experienced everyday life.
The Institute of History is looking for an
University Assistant without doctorate
(30 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 4 years; position to be filled as of October 1st 2020)
Your duties
- Develop and undertake a dissertation project closely aligned with the chair’s research foci
- Independently carry out teaching duties and advise students
- Help further the online presence of the department
- Assist the chair in organizational duties, e.g. planning workshops and conferences
- Contribute to departmental administration
Your profile
- Distinction in a historically-oriented Master’s program
- Interested in the Digital Humanities and Global History
- Fluency in German and English; command of at least one other foreign language at the B-2 level or higher
- Experience abroad
- Possess an engaged, methodical, and team-oriented work ethic
- Creative with a scholarly sense of curiosity
Our offer
Classification
Salary scheme of the Universitäten-KV (University Collective Agreement): B1
Minimum salary
The minimum salary as stated in the collective agreement and according to the classification scheme is EUR 2196.80 gross/month. This minimum salary may be higher due to previous employment periods eligible for inclusion and other earnings and remunerations.
We offer you a job with a lot of responsibility and variety. You can expect an enjoyable work climate, flexible work hours and numerous possibilities for further education and personal development. Take advantage of the chance to enter into a challenging work environment full of team spirit and enthusiasm for your job.
Application Deadline: August 12th 2020
Reference Number: MB/192/99 ex 2019/20
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply.
Especially with regard to academic staff, we welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
If you are interested, please submit your application documents before the stated deadline. Make sure to indicate the reference number on your application and attach curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and other academic credentials as well a copy of your Master’s Thesis as a PDF to:
For questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Christiane Berth at christiane.berth@hist.unibe.ch.
| Contact: |
Prof. Dr. Christiane Berth: christiane.berth@hist.unibe.ch |
| Website: | None |
| Primary Category: | Contemporary History |
| Secondary Categories: | None |
| Posting Date: | 07/22/2020 |
| Closing Date | 08/12/2020 |
