The ERC-STG project SCARCE (Sustained Concerns: Administration of Mineral Resource Extraction in Central Europe, 1550-1850) is looking for a reliable and committed person to take on a variety of project-related tasks as a study assistant in a dynamic team and a pleasant working atmosphere. The position is based at the Institute of History at the University of Vienna and the field of work is in the area of history.
Scope of employment:
- Working hours: 8-10 hours per week (negotiable)
- Start: from begin of February
- Duration of employment: limited to 12 months, extension possible by mutual agreement
Job profile:
- Project-related organisation and administration
- Support with research tasks, e.g. literature review and bibliography
- Archive research, (machine-aided) preparation of transcriptions
- Maintenance of websites and blogs, possibly also social media channels
Requirements profile:
Required:
- Current studies at the University of Vienna (BA, BEd, MA or MEd), no completed subject-related master's or diploma programme
- Good knowledge of German and/or English
- Organisational experience (within or outside the university)
Of advantage:
- Knowledge of other languages (especially Hungarian, Slavic languages, Dutch, French)
- Experience in managing websites, blogs, social media
- Knowledge of early modern history (1400-1800 CE) and experience in dealing with early modern sources
- Good communication skills (written, oral, teamwork)
- Time flexibility
Form and content of the application:
- CV incl. the following contact details: Name, email address, telephone number, matriculation number, study reference number
- Letter of motivation considering your own interests (max. 1 page)
- References or contact details of reference persons (if available)
Deadline & addressee:
- Please send applications exclusively as a PDF (1 document) to: scarce.geschichte@univie.ac.at If you have any questions, please contact Dolores Šurlina at dolores.surlina@univie.ac.at
- Application deadline: 15. December 2024
- Submissions by post will not be considered
Selection process:
- Review of applications by project staff
- Interviews are planned to take place 8-17 January
- An acceptance or rejection will be made by the end of January 2025
General conditions for study assistants:
According to § 30 of the collective agreement (KV) for university employees, study assistants belong to the group of student employees. This includes part-time employees who have not yet completed a master's (diploma) degree programme for the intended use when the employment contract is concluded.
The employment relationship of a student employee ends, without the need for a termination declaration, at the end of the semester in which the Master's (diploma) programme is completed, but at the latest after a total period of two years.
Like tutors, study assistants are student employees and are subject to salary group C: https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/jobs-recruiting/job-center/gehaltsschema