Organisation/Company: Universität Wien
Research Field: Philosophy » Other Cultural studies » Other Philosophy » Phenomenology
Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Austria
Application Deadline: 3 Apr 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jun 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. We are looking for a/an University Assistant postdoctoral at the Lab for Cognitive Research in Art History (CReA).
40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Startdate: 01.06.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 3696
The Department of Art History at the University of Vienna is one of the oldest and largest. Since 2009, it has been home to the Laboratory for Cognitive Research in Art History (CReA, https://crea.univie.ac.at/), a world-leading center for interdisciplinary studies combining art history with cognitive science and computer science. In addition to databases and visual analysis, the focus is on recording eye movements while viewers look at artworks in laboratory and museum experiments.
The Department of Art History is part of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies (https://hist-kult.univie.ac.at/en/). The CReA lab is also associated with the Vienna Cognitive Science Hub (https://cognitivescience.univie.ac.at/) and the Doctoral School Cognition, Behaviour and Neuroscience (CoBeNe, https://vds-cobene.univie.ac.at/).
Responsibilities
* You are involved in research projects of the CReA lab and coordinate the activities of the lab with Prof. Raphael Rosenberg.
* You establish an independent research profile.
* You publish internationally and give lectures.
* You develop and apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
* You hold courses independently and supervise students in seminaries.
Requirements
You have:
* A completed doctorate/Ph.D. in art history, cognitive science, or related subjects.
* Research competence and initiative proven through international publications.
* Knowledge of German is desirable.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Enthusiasm and ideally proven ability to work in a team, with social and communicative skills.
Additional Information
We offer:
* An inspiring working atmosphere.
* An interdisciplinary and international team with an excellent research infrastructure and a relaxed working environment.
* Internal training and coaching: the University of Vienna offers a wide range of internal training and personal skill enhancement. We support your participation in scholarly workshops, conferences, and summer schools.
* Life in Vienna: Vienna has been voted the most livable city worldwide several times. It has a rich cultural landscape, outstanding infrastructure, and excellent public transportation. Your workplace in the city center is easily accessible by public transport. The cost of living in Vienna is moderate by international standards.
* A fixed-term contract and fair salary: the basic monthly gross salary is currently € 4.932,90 (14 times a year).
* A limited contract: the position becomes available on June 1, 2025, and is limited to four and a half years. Further employment at the University of Vienna for up to eight years with third-party-funded projects is possible.
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