Central European University - Post-doctoral Researcher (f/m/d)
Regional and chronological specializations are open, but applicants should demonstrate the ability to engage in research on transregional phenomena in the history of Eurasia (with the focus on the areas from Central Europe to South Asia) between c. 800 and c. 1850, based on expertise in one or more languages used locally or regionally. Thematically, the proposed research project should relate to one (or more) of the Cluster Research Nodes and/or Transversal Working Groups, and the proposal should outline the connections and/or complementarity to ongoing Cluster projects. Candidates whose work incorporates tools in digital humanities and who can demonstrate potential to actively contribute to the Cluster’s developing digital infrastructure are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will be affiliated with the CEU’s Department of Historical Studies (please see the faculty profiles of the Department of Historical Studies here ). As a Cluster member, they would also join a dynamic network of specialists in over twenty regional languages and scripts, historians, art historians, as well as experts in Digital Humanities from the Austrian Academy of Sciences (Host Institution), University of Vienna, University of Innsbruck, and CEU.
Duties and responsibilities
The successful applicant will be affiliated with the CEU’s Department of Historical Studies.
They will publish at least two articles (or equivalent) related to their research as a postdoc.
They will actively contribute to Cluster-related transfer of knowledge (i.e. public-facing activities such as podcasts, blogs, poster sessions, etc.).
They will be resident in Vienna for the duration of the fellowship.
Qualifications
* PhD in hand by the start of the fellowship
* There is no age limit, but this position is intended for early‑career researchers. Applicants should have completed their PhD no more than 5 years before October 1, 2026
What CEU offers
70,210 EUR (paid annually in 14 installments) as well as additional benefits (meal voucher, pension contribution).
Being part of an exciting cross‑institutional project, building a new intellectual environment etc., possibility for research dissemination and engaging with the public.
How to apply
A cover letter including a statement about the relevance of the applicant’s research to the Cluster of Excellence and the Department of Historical Studies at CEU.
A list of publications.
The names and contact details of three referees.
5‑page project description with expected deliverables and work plan.
CEU is an equal opportunity employer and values geographical and gender diversity, thus encouraging applications from women and/or other underrepresented groups. Since CEU strives to increase the share of women in professorial positions, given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants. CEU recognizes that personal and family circumstances shape the trajectory of one’s career and working patterns. As such, and in line with CEU’s promotion of Equal Opportunities, we encourage applicants to detail periods of leave, part‑time work or other such situations in their applications so that the Search Committee is able to assess an applicant’s academic record fairly in the context of their circumstances. Any declaration of personal and family circumstances is voluntary and will be handled confidentially and only considered in so far as it impacts on the academic career of an applicant.
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