University Assistant (postdoc)

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Conduct research 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, 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:

• Doctorate in history or related disciplines
• Extensive experience in historical research and in relevant fields of research (global history, regional history, contemporary history, postcolonial and decolonial approaches)
• Strong publication track record
• Very good knowledge of German and English; knowledge of other foreign languages an advantage
• Very good communication skills to represent the project in academic and non-academic contexts
• Strong 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 samples (e.g. Dissertation, journal article), proof of the required qualifications. Please also provide the names and contact information (e-mail, telephone number) of two referees
• Please upload all documents in one combined PDF file

Euraxess:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/PHIL-HIST-15400

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

https://www.uibk.ac.at/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile-wiss-personal/post-doc.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-15400

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.