Job ID: IHB123PD124
The Institute for Habsburg and Balkan Studies (IHB), a research institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
(Oe AW), the largest non-university research institution in Austria, is offering a

POSTDOC POSITION (F/M/X)
(full-time, 40 hours per week)

starting at January 02nd, 2025, in the research unit “History of the Habsburg Monarchy” for a duration of
three years.

The IHB is an institute with an interdisciplinary profile and foci in early modern and modern history. Within
a dynamic research environment, you will set independent research priorities in a cultural and social
sciences-oriented interdisciplinary field.

Your tasks:

• Conducting research and publishing in the field of gender history in the Habsburg Monarchy.

Chronologically the focus of the research should be in the period between 1600 and 1900.

• Development of projects and the raising of project-specific third-party funds

• International networking as well as the conception and organisation of conferences

• Active participation in the activities of the research unit and the IHB

Your profile:

• University degree (Ph.D. – published doctoral dissertation) with focus on modern history and gender

history

• High profile in international research publication activities

• Independent and result-oriented work approach

• Experience in the acquisition of third-party funds and project coordination

• Readiness for teamwork

We offer an annual gross salary of € 66.501,40 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy
of Sciences. The position is initially limited to one year; an extension of up to 3 years is possible.

Please send your application including a scientific curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and list of
publications as well as a two-page synopsis of your planned research via e-mail to IHB@oeaw.ac.at
(mentioning Job ID: IHB123PD124) no later than October, 31st, 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.