Job ID: IHB074PD223
The Institute for Habsburg and Balkan Studies (IHB), of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria's
leading non-university research and science institution, is a leading non-university institution for the
historical research of the Habsburg Monarchy, its successor states and the Balkan region. The Institute
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conducts original research for the purpose of investigating, securing and interpreting cultural heritage. The
institute is offering
2 POSTDOC POSITIONS (F/M/X)
(full-time, 40h per week)
to participate in the FWF-funded project “Dynastic Continuity in an Age of Crisis? The Habsburgs in the
Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1792–1815)” (Principal Investigator: Dr. William D. Godsey). The
project is scheduled to run for three years (2023-2026).
Your tasks:
The positions will enable the successful candidates to develop their own independent academic portfolios.
The main responsibilities will be to conduct original archival research and to publish the results in a stand-
alone monograph of 80.000-90.000 words. Additional responsibilities will include organizing events
associated with the project, including a conference and workshops.
Your profile:
The ideal candidate will have the Ph.D. in early modern or modern European history and be familiar with
the history of the Habsburg/Austrian monarchy as well as Revolutionary and Napoleonic Europe. A proven
track record of independent archival research is expected.
The ability to read manuscripts in several languages, including German (Kurrentschrift) and French, is
essential. For one position, Italian is also required. For the other position, Hungarian would be a major asset.
The successful candidate will already have published a book based on the doctoral thesis or an equivalent of
articles in peer-reviewed venues.
As the bulk of the relevant manuscript sources is located in the Austrian State Archives, residence in Vienna
is required for the duration of the project.
We offer an annual gross salary of € 60.926,60, according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy
of Sciences.
To express interest or to apply for one of the positions, please write to Dr. William Godsey
william.godsey@oeaw.ac.at (mentioning Job ID: IHB074PD223) with a CV and bibliography, a cover letter
describing your area of research and relevant work experience, and the names of two references that could
be contacted. For full consideration, please submit your materials no later than July 31st, 2023. Applications
will be considered on a rolling basis.
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities
as well as diversity. In particular, individuals from underrepresented groups are explicitly encouraged to apply.
