University Assistant (post doc) at the Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Vienna

The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies invites applications for a position of University Assistant in the field of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, with a focus on Assyriology (PhD). The position, which is half-time (50{518531fadeb811ae8faec8ba5977a8511c844f925d504d488b0d90b6c297e400}) is offered for the duration of 6 years, beginning at the first of march 2014 or the earliest convenient date thereafter. Prerequisite for the application is a doctoral degree (PhD) in the field of Ancient Near Eastern Studies (philology: Sumerian and Akkadian); one main focus of research should be in the third or second millennium BC. In addition to teaching and independent research, the successful candidate will participate in the administration of the department and its library and will contribute intensively to the bibliography project “Register Assyriologie” (AfO) and to departmental projects in the field of Digital Humanities.

Extent of Employment: 20 hours/week
Occupation group in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
On top of this relevant chargeable work experience determines the assessment to a particular salary grade.

Areas of work:
– Participation in research, teaching and administration
– Participation in the department’s research projects, esp. intensive participation in the bibliographical project “Register Assyriologie”
– (International) publishing and presentation activities – Project application and (external) fundraising
– Preparation of a habilitation
– Teaching (esp. Sumerian) in accordance with the pertinent regulations
– Examination activities
– Support of students
– Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance
– Participation in administration of the department

Profile:
– PhD in Ancient Near Eastern Studies / Philology (Sumerian and Akkadian), one main focus of research should be in the third or second millennium BC
– Proof of excellent communication skills (oral and written communication)
– computer & IT: ability to work with standard programmes
– Foreign languages: Excellent knowledge in German and English; – Ability to work in teams

– Knowledge of university structures and processes
– Experience in project work, esp. in the area of Digital Humanities
– Re IT and computer-related competences, excellent text and image editing skills and experience with manuscript editing would be of advantage
– Basic knowledge in French or Italian

Your application should include the following documents:

– Letter of intent
– Scientific CV
– List of publications
– Draft of research interests / habilitation project
– Reference letters

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Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be sent via Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 27.02.2014 and be referenced to  the identification number 4695.

For further information please contact Jursa, Michael +43-1-4277-43413, Prochazka-Eisl, Gisela +43-1-4277-43432, Selz, Gebhard +43-1-4277-43410.
The University of Vienna intends to increase the number of women on its faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women will receive preferential consideration.

Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Identification number of advertisement: 4695
E-Mail: jobcenter@univie.ac.at