Application deadline: 2026-09-22
Job Profile: University Assistant with Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 70.200,20
Hours per week: 40
Temporary Employment: 4 years
Salary Category: B1 with PhD
Employment Start: 2026-10-01
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Department of History
Your Responsibilities
- Research and publication activities within the section for Cultural and Gender History in a team-oriented environment
- Development and implementation of a research project in the field of Gender History
- Participation in the development and implementation of (inter-/national) research and publication projects as well as academic events
- Participation in the acquisition of third-party funding (for research and publication projects, events, etc.)
- Collaboration in the conception and coordination of inter-/national networking activities and research groups of the section as well as of the interdisciplinary Gender Studies
- Independent conception and teaching of courses in the BA/MA degree programme in History and in History teacher education
- Conducting exams and supervision of students
- Support with the administration and organisation of the cross-faculty doctoral forum “Interdisciplinary Gender Studies”; collaboration in coordinating the lecturers, students and guests of the doctoral forum
- Participation in public outreach activities of the section for Cultural and Gender History as well as of various university projects, cooperations and networks associated with the section
- Participation in organisational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures of the department and interdisciplinary cooperations
Your Profile
- Completed doctorate in the field of Modern Gender History and/or Contemporary History
- Research profile in historical gender studies with a focus on the history of masculinities, war, violence, political identities, historical spatial perspectives, care relationships and/or Public History
- Experience in working with inter- and transdisciplinary as well as cross-epochal research constellations and academic cooperations
- International record of publications and conference presentations
- Experience in acquiring third-party funded projects; familiarity with working in externally funded research projects
- University teaching experience
- Excellent written and spoken German and English
- Experience in the conception and organisation of academic events
- Experience in public outreach and “science-to-public” activities and/or with digital formats
- Experience in academic self-governance (desirable)
- Very good communication and teamwork skills, ability to deal with conflict, willingness to cooperate and learn, intercultural competence
- High level of scholarly motivation and goal orientation as well as intellectual curiosity
- Committed, self-responsible and goal-oriented working style
- Reliability, accuracy and a strong sense of responsibility
- Willingness to participate in further training measures of the University
Application Documents
The following documents are required for an application:
- Academic CV
- Letter of Motivation
- List of scholarly publications and presentations
- One published article (PDF)
- A project outline of the planned research project (max. five pages)
- All relevant certificates, including language proficiency certificates
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70.200,20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
We Offer
- Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
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- Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
| - Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
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- Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
| - Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.
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About us
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!
Contact
For further information, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heidrun Zettelbauer ([email protected]) will be happy to help.
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
