University Assistant (PhD position)

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Writing a dissertation with a focus on the years 1900-1945 as part of the project "Provincializing Coloniality: A Global History of Twentieth Century Tyrol"
• Carrying out research in relevant archives (mostly in Tyrol, partly also in other regions of Austria and abroad) and conducting interviews
• Active participation in project activities on site (e.g. Reading meetings, regular meetings)
• Active participation in international workshops and conferences
• Writing scientific articles and participating in the publication of joint publications
• Administrative support for the project (co-organisation of workshops and public events, maintenance of the website, supervision of guest speakers, etc.)

Your profile:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in history or related disciplines
• Experience in historical research (especially archival work) and proven interest in relevant fields of research (global history, regional history, contemporary history, history of colonialism and imperialism, postcolonial studies)
• Very good knowledge of German and English
• Very good communication and organisational skills
• Please upload all documents in one combined PDF file

Euraxess:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/PHIL-HIST-15401

The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:

https://www.uibk.ac.at/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile-wiss-personal/dissertationsstellen.html

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family‑friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more!

https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 25.11.2025 stating the code PHIL-HIST-15401

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

The University of Innsbruck bears the "We are inclusive" seal of approval. We therefore expressly invite qualified individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply.