Start date/duration:

• from 01.03.2026
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Contemporary History

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Dissertation in history with a focus on the years 1945-1990 as part of the project "Provincializing Coloniality: A Global History of Twentieth Century Tyrol"
• Conducting research in relevant archives (mostly in Tyrol, partly also in other regions of Austria and abroad)
• Planning and conducting interviews
• Active participation in project activities on site (e.g. Reading meetings, regular meetings, jointly organised events and publication activities)
• Active participation in international workshops and conferences
• Writing scientific articles and other 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
• Familiarity with historical methods and conducting interviews as well as a proven interest in relevant fields of research (global history, regional history, contemporary history, history of decolonisation and social movements, postcolonial studies)
• Very good knowledge of German and English; knowledge of Italian advantageous
• Very good communication and organisational skills
• The application must include: a detailed letter of motivation with direct reference to the project, CV (no photo required) including a list of publications, meaningful reading sample (Master's thesis, journal article, book chapter, etc.), proof of the required qualifications. Please also provide the names and contact information (e-mail, telephone number) of two referees

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-15402

Contact:

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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.

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