Eva Pfanzelter
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PhD Position in Contemporary and Digital History at University of Innsbruck University of Innsbruck in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
History
Funding
The position offers a minimum gross salary of €1,857 per month (14 times per year) for 20 hours per week. Upon submission of the dissertation agreement, the workload increases to 30 hours per week with a salary of €2,785 (14 times per year). Salary may increase with relevant work experience. Additional benefits include flexible working hours, family-friendly environment, paid lunch break, meal subsidy, and professional development opportunities.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Austria
University
University of Innsbruck
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About this position
The University of Innsbruck's Department of Contemporary History is offering a PhD position (Universitätsassistent:in - Dissertationsstelle) in the field of Contemporary and Digital History. The successful candidate will conduct independent research leading to a dissertation, participate in teaching, publish scholarly work, and engage in professional development and administrative tasks.
Applicants should have a completed Master's, Magister, or Diplom degree in history or a related field, with a strong academic record and a focus on contemporary and digital history. The position encourages alignment with existing doctoral programs such as 'Dynamics of Inequalities and Differences in the Age of Globalization' or 'Austrian Studies.' Candidates must submit a research proposal (up to 5 pages) and a digital copy of their thesis. The role starts on December 1, 2025, and is initially for four years.
The position is part-time (20 hours/week), increasing to 30 hours/week upon approval of the dissertation agreement, with a corresponding salary increase. The University of Innsbruck offers a supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment, with additional benefits such as a paid lunch break and meal subsidy. Applications are open until November 14, 2025.
The university values diversity and encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities. For further details, applicants can consult the university's career portal or contact Associate Professor Eva Pfanzelter.
Funding details
The position offers a minimum gross salary of €1,857 per month (14 times per year) for 20 hours per week. Upon submission of the dissertation agreement, the workload increases to 30 hours per week with a salary of €2,785 (14 times per year). Salary may increase with relevant work experience. Additional benefits include flexible working hours, family-friendly environment, paid lunch break, meal subsidy, and professional development opportunities.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a relevant Master's, Magister, or Diplom degree in history or a closely related discipline, preferably with a focus on contemporary history and digital aspects. A very good diploma or master's thesis (to be submitted in digital form) is required. Applicants are encouraged to align their research with existing doctoral programs (Dynamics of Inequalities and Differences in the Age of Globalization or Austrian Studies) and must enroll in the PhD or doctoral program at the University of Innsbruck. Written research proposal (max. 5 pages), good English skills, teamwork, flexibility, ability to work independently, and communication skills are required.
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Austria
Research Interests
Historical Linguistics
Computational Linguistics
Academic Purposes
History
Manuscript Studies
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