Project assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Contribution to the research project ‘(Re-)Shaping Empires in the Hasmonean Era. The Impact of Hasmonean Ideology on the Biblical Representations of the Babylonian and Persian Empires’ (workplace in Graz)
• Independent research into the project topic of representations of the Babylonian Empire in the Old Testament (particularly Daniel and Judith) and the surrounding context
• Close collaboration with project partners at the University of Göttingen
• Contribution to project-related publishing activities
• Support for the project leader
• Own research and publishing activities
• Contribution to the preparation and organisation of project workshops, international project conferences, etc.

Your Profile

• Completed doctoral or PhD degree in Theology or a subject area closely related to the project
• Specialisation in the Old Testament (relevant knowledge of the history of Israel during the Second Temple period is required)
• Excellent knowledge of the relevant ancient languages (particularly Greek, Hebrew and/or Aramaic)
• Good knowledge of project-specific methods (particularly historical-critical method, social memory and/or gender-sensitive exegesis)
• Publications (with international visibility) in one’s own field; preferably on topics relevant to the project (particularly the Books of Daniel and Judith)
• Experience in the application for and implementation of externally funded research projects is desirable
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good command of German is desirable
• Enthusiasm for close collaboration within an interdisciplinary and international team
• High level of commitment and motivation to undertake independent academic work
• Ability to work independently and take the initiative
• Strong sense of personal responsibility, reliability, ability to work well in a team and organise effectively

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• List of Publications

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

For further information please contact Prof. Dr Katharina Pyschny: [email protected].

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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