POSTDOC POSITION (F/M/X)

6 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Human Resource Department

Research Field

Anthropology » Cultural anthropology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 – 23:55 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
 

 

Job ID: ISA011PD124

The Institute of Social Anthropology (ISA ) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW ), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a

 

Postdoc Position (f/m/x)

in social anthropology

(full-time, 40h per week)

 

for a duration of 24 months, starting September 01st , 2024. The successful candidates will contribute the new working group in Environmental Anthropology, led by Judith Bovensiepen. Applicants are invited to submit a proposal for their own independent research project on the theme of ‘Environment, health and well-being’. The regional focus should be on island Southeast Asia, with special preference being given to research projects based in Timor-Leste.

 

 

Your tasks:

·         Design and implement your own independent research project.

·         Critical engagement with relevant theoretical frameworks within anthropology and beyond. 

·         Publication of findings in leading journals.

·         Co-organisation of an international conference. 

·         Participation in all compulsory institute events and activities.

·         Responsible participation in the scientific organisation and some administrative responsibilities.  

·         Contribution to outreach activities, e.g. through media or the production of a podcast.

 

Your profile:

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Social or Cultural Anthropology or a closely related field. They should have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and experience in organizing and coordinating scientific events. The successful candidate should have extensive fieldwork experiences, the ability to design and implement their own research project, and an excellent or promising publication record.

 

Our offer:

·         Excellent opportunities to work in a lively research environment.      

·         Opportunity to develop a new independent research project.

·         An annual gross salary of € 66.501,40, according to collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

 

Please send your application including a cover letter (1 page max), an academic CV (including publications, a project description (max 1,000 words): short abstract (150-200 words), context, research questions, methods, theoretical contribution, timetable, anticipated outputs and two samples of written work (publications or PhD chapters) in a single pdf file via e-mail to [email protected] , (mentioning Job ID: ISA011PD124) no later than February 29th , 2024.

 

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.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Anthropology » Cultural anthropology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The Institute of Social Anthropology (ISA)

Country

Austria

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Vienna

City

Vienna

Website

http://www.oeaw.ac.at

Street

Dr. Ignaz Seipel Platz 2

Postal Code

1010

STATUS: EXPIRED