Job ID: IFI152AS224
The Institute for Iranian Studies (IFI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (Oe AW), Austria’s leading
non-university research and science institution, is inviting applications for a position as

ACADEMY SCIENTIST (F/M/X)
in Digital Humanities
(part-time, 20h per week)

for a duration of 48 months, starting November 01st, 2024.

Your tasks:

• Development and support of a unified framework for structured research data and digital

research tools at the IFI

• Coordination with national and international cooperation partners in the field of digital

humanities

• Research and publication

• Participation in the development of grant proposals

• Active participation in the activities of the Institute for Iranian Studies including outreach and

knowledge transfer

Your profile:

• A Ph D in Iranian Studies or Caucasus Studies with a significant Digital Humanities aspect

• Experience with digital collections platforms, digital prosopography and digital manuscript

studies

• Experience with use of Python and PHP

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• An excellent or promising publication record of high-quality publications on relevant topics

We offer an annual gross salary of € 33.250,70 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian
Academy of Sciences.

Successful candidates will be based in Austria in an international, diverse and dynamic research
environment in the center of Vienna.

Please send your application including a (1) Cover Letter (1 page max), (2) Academic CV including
publications, and (3) a sample of written work (article or Ph D chapter). All documents should be sent
in a single PDF file via e-mail to iran.office@oeaw.ac.at (mentioning Job ID: IFI152AS224) no later than
October 31, 2024.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (Oe AW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal
opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.