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University of Graz

University Assistant with doctorate/PhD (m/f/d) University of Graz in Romania

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Art History

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

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Romania

University

University of Graz

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Keywords

Art History
Art
History
Postcolonial Studies
Mediterranean Studies
Contemporary Art
Transcultural Studies
Cultural History
Atlantic Studies
Cultural Studie

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About this position

The University of Graz is advertising a University Assistant with doctorate/PhD (m/f/d) in the Department of Art History and Musicology. This is a postdoctoral employment opportunity focused on modern and contemporary art history and science of arts, with particular interest in postcolonial studies, transculturality, and art history in a global context.

The role combines independent research and publication activity with collaboration on major research projects led by the Chair of Modern and Contemporary Art. The advertised projects include Counter-Herbarium: Colonial Botany, Afro-Diasporic Memory, and Ecological Archives in Modern and Contemporary Art and The Mediterranean and Atlantic as Postcolonial Spaces in Modern and Contemporary Art. The position also offers the opportunity to complete a habilitation thesis in modern and contemporary art.

Responsibilities include independent teaching, contribution to third-party funded projects, participation in the university’s research focus areas, and organizational and administrative tasks within the Department of Arts and Musicology. The position is linked to the Faculty of Humanities’ Core Research Area Trans-Mediterranean Entanglements – Movements and Relations in the Mediterranean Region and Beyond, making it especially relevant for applicants working on postcolonial, transcultural, and globally oriented art-historical questions.

The post is a temporary full-time appointment running until 2030-09-30, with employment starting on 2026-09-01. The annual gross salary is at least €70,200.20 for full-time employment, with possible overpayment depending on qualification and experience.

Applicants must hold a completed doctorate/PhD in art history and science of art with above-average results. The university also asks for excellent knowledge of the history, theory, and methodology of modern and contemporary art; international experience; strong interdisciplinary research skills; excellent English and another language; independent publications; and strong teamwork, social competence, integrity, resilience, and problem-solving ability.

To apply, candidates should submit a letter of motivation, academic CV, doctoral thesis, publication and lecture list, teaching record, a 300–500 word research plan for the first two years, and all relevant certificates including language proof. Applications must be submitted through the University of Graz web-based applicant tool by the deadline.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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