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Postdoc (f/m/x) in the ERC-funded FOUNT project on the Narrative Foundations of Tibetan Buddhist Culture Austrian Academy of Sciences, Institute for the Cultural and Intellectual History of Asia in Austria
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Austrian Academy of Sciences, Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Vienna

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The Institute for the Cultural and Intellectual History of Asia (IKGA) at the Austrian Academy of Sciences is offering a full-time postdoctoral position in the ERC-funded project FOUNT, “The Narrative Foundations of Tibetan Buddhist Culture”. The project is based in Vienna, Austria, and the successful applicant is expected to take up residence in or near the city.
The postdoc will contribute to research on the development of the Tibetan Buddhist cult of the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara during the first half of the second millennium CE. The work should include doctrinal materials in the Ma ṇi bka’ ’bum, alongside related historiographical texts. The position is part of an international project environment with opportunities to publish, present at workshops and conferences, and participate in collaborative academic events and joint publications.
Responsibilities include producing a monograph and articles, engaging in discussions and reading sessions with project colleagues, presenting research findings at workshops and international conferences, and helping organize scholarly activities. This is a research-intensive position for a completed PhD holder with strong expertise in Classical Tibetan, historical and philological methods, and excellent English. Knowledge of German is desirable.
The position starts on 1 April 2027 or soon thereafter and is initially offered for one year, with the possibility of extension until 31 March 2030. The salary is a minimum annual gross EUR 70,167.44 for full-time employment, in line with the Austrian Academy of Sciences collective agreement. The role is funded through the ERC project and is not funded by an EU research framework programme.
Applications are due by 25 November 2026 at 23:55 (Europe/Brussels). Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining research interests and motivation, a CV, a list of publications, a 2–3 page outline of planned research, and copies of transcripts and degrees. Two reference letters must also be arranged for submission. The call notes that AI-generated text is not allowed.
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What's required
Completed doctoral degree in a relevant field is required. Candidates should have very good knowledge of Classical Tibetan, very good spoken and written English, and knowledge of German is desirable. Familiarity with historical and philological methods is required. Good general computer skills are expected, and familiarity with IT applications and solutions relevant to text-based research is ideally preferred. The post also seeks a collaborative mindset, personable and down-to-earth personality, strong communication skills, creativity, and flexibility.
How to apply
Apply online via the provided application portal. Submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, 2–3 page outline of planned research, and copies of transcripts and degrees. Arrange for two reference letters to be sent to Hermine Huber before the deadline.
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