The University of Vienna seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a University Assistant (post doc) at the Department of Historical Theology (Reference number: 10369).
The research unit Theology and History of the Eastern Churches (belonging to the department of Historical Theology) is looking for a qualified colleague to assist in our work. This position requires an interest in theology, history and law of the Orthodox Churches, in particular from the early modern period up to the 19th century, and a willingness to participate in research projects.
The position is a 6-year appointment.
The successful candidate will actively participate in research, teaching and administration. This involves:
- Developing and strengthening the independent research profile
- Involvement in research projects / research studies
- International publications and presentations
- Responsibility for project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding
- Preparing / writing a (publication-ready) habilitation thesis
- Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
- Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration
The successful applicant will have
- A Doctoral degree/PhD degree ) in the area of Theology, preferably with focus in the area of the Christian East
- Previous focus of research in the area of Theology, History and Law of the Orthodox Churches
- Experience in handling of (in particular modern) sources of Eastern Churches
- Teaching experience in the field of higher education / experience of working with e-learning
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Good language competencies in medieval greek or a slavic language
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Experience of working on research projects
- Publications in renowned, subject-relevant media (peer-reviewed, depending on the professional standards)
- International presentation experience