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Postdoctoral Position in the field of Digital Humanities (m/f/d)

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  • University/Institute Name University of Graz
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position DurationSee Position Description
  • Position Funding Type Postdoc Salary or Fellowship
  • Application deadlineDecember 8, 2025
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Position Details (Postdoc)

Application deadline: 2025-12-08
Job Profile: University Assistant with Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 69.060,59
Hours per week: 40
Temporary Employment: 6 years
Salary Category: B1 with PhD
Employment Start: 2026-02-02
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Department of Digital Humanities Employees University of Graz

Your Responsibilities

  • Autonomous research and publication activities in the field of Digital Humanities, preferably in the area of natural language processing of historical data
  • Participation in existing research projects and development of new research projects in the field of Digital Humanities
  • Possibility to work on a habilitation project
  • Participation in the application process for third-party funded projects
  • Independent teaching of courses and conducting of examinations
  • Professional and organizational supervision of students of the Department of Digital Humanities
  • Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures of the department
  • Participation in international disciplinary associations, working groups and infrastructure projects (e.g. TEI, DHd, DARIAH-EU, CLARIN-ERIC)

Your Profile

  • Completed doctorate/PhD in the area of Digital Humanities or any other Humanities discipline with certified capacities in digital methodologies
  • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken German and English (at least one language at C1 and the other at B2)
  • Excellent technological and methodological skills from the field of Digital Humanities
  • Enjoyment of scientific work and working with students
  • Independent and goal-oriented working style
  • Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
  • Experiences in natural language processing
  • Experiences in working with historical text corpora (desirable)
  • Experience with applying for/handling third-party funded projects (desirable)

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

  • Letter of motivation and academic CV
  • Outline for a possible postdoctoral thesis topic
  • Outline for possible teaching within the curriculum of the Master's programme in Digital Humanities

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 69.060,59 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

  • Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
  • Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
  • Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
  • Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A &access to healthcare services& to Z &Zero emission goal&.
  • Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
  • Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

For further information about this position and the application procedure, please contact our department management at: [emailprotected]

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.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.

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