University assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Possibility to work on a habilitation project
• Independent research and publication activities (in international academic journals)
• Collaboration in research projects in German Medieval Studies, especially within the core research area of the Faculty of Humanities “Trans-Mediterranean Entanglements”
• Supporting the medieval studies section at the Department of German Studies with third-party funding applications and ongoing projects
• Collaboration with national and international partners
• Co-organization of conferences and workshops
• Independent teaching of courses in German Medieval Studies and conducting examinations
• Providing academic guidance and support to students
• Collaboration in organisational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures of the department

Your Profile

• Completed doctorate, or PhD, in German Medieval Studies or an equivalent academic qualification relevant to the position
• Research focus on the literature of the High and Late Middle Ages/Early Modern Period, particularly regarding medieval reception of antiquity and/or modern reception of the Middle Ages (desirable)
• Experience in applying for and managing third-party funded projects
• Academic curiosity and experience in the field of interdisciplinary research
• Several years of university teaching experience (including online teaching) and proven didactic skills
• Experience in academic self-administration
• Excellent knowledge of Latin
• Very good command of English
• Social competence, especially ability to work in a team
• Communication and organizational skills
• High level of scientific motivation and goal orientation
• Reliability and ability to work independently

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

• Letter of motivation
• Academic curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• List of courses taught
• Two exemplary teaching evaluations
• Copies of all relevant certificates on language skills and teaching competences

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

About us

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Contact

Univ.-Prof.  Dr.phil. Julia Zimmermann; Phone: +43 (0)316 380 - 2457

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.

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