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Your personal sphere of play:As one of the largest research institutions in Europe, the University of Vienna offers an exceptionally broad range of disciplines and thus provides an outstanding infrastructure for transdisciplinary research in the humanities. We are offering a six-year, fixed-term postdoctoral position in the field of Yiddish Studies. You will propose your own research project on a topic within Yiddish studies. The position is based at the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna under the direction of Univ.-Prof. Kriszta Eszter Szendrői, B.A., PhD.Your future tasks:Active participation in research, teaching &amp; administration, which means:You will carry out excellent scholarly work on your research project and write scholarly publications (articles or a monograph) on your research project.You will represent your research at scholarly conferences.You will collaborate with Prof. Kriszta Eszter Szendröi to create an Erweiterungscurriculum in Yiddish Studies and contribute to its teaching and administration.You will assist with the organisation of conferences, lectures, workshops and contribute to the organisation and/or teaching of the University of Vienna Summer School on Yiddish Language and Culture. 
This is part of your personality:You have successfully completed a doctoral degree in Yiddish Studies or a related subject.Your main research interest is in the field of Yiddish studies. If you have additional research interests that is an advantage.You have a sound knowledge of Yiddish literature and/or linguistics and/or cultural history and/ or Ashkenazi Jewish history and the methods of your subject area. If you have knowledge of more than one subject area that is an advantage.You have a very good command of Yiddish.You have a very good command of written and spoken English, knowledge of German is an advantage (language learning will be supported during the employment period).You are a team player and are interested in playing an active role in the vitalization of Yiddish cultural life. 
What we offer:Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.Internal further training &amp; Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years / 72 months increases if we can credit professional experience.Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! 
It is that easy to apply:with a letter of motivation written in German or English (max. 1 page).your academic CV (max. 2 pages) and a list of your publications;research project proposal (max. 2 pages);a digital version of two research articles or two chapters of your dissertation;contact details of two referees;your diploma certificates in digital form;apply via our job portal using the 'Apply now' button.If you have any questions, please contact:Kriszta Eszter Szendröi&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kriszta.eszter.szendroei@univie.ac.atWe" target="_blank">kriszta.eszter.szendroei@univie.ac.atWe</a> look forward to new personalities in our team!&nbsp;The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.Data protection​Application deadline:&nbsp;02/01/2026&nbsp; 
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Scientific project assistant postdoc

Leuphana University invites applications for the following junior professorship: 
CULTURAL THEORY (W1) 
CURIOUS? For the employment advertisement please visit 
<a href="http://www.leuphana.de/professorial-positions" target="_blank">www.leuphana.de/professorial-positions</a>.

junior professorship cultural theory (W1)

Die RWTH Aachen ist eine der Exzellenzuniversitäten Deutschlands und genießt weltweit ein hohes Ansehen in Forschung und Lehre. Zum 01.09.2027 wird an der Philosophischen Fakultät eine W2-Universitätsprofessur besetzt, die das Fach Europäisch-jüdische Literatur- und Kulturgeschichte in Forschung und Lehre vertritt.
Die Professur vertritt das Fachgebiet Europäisch-jüdische Literaturund Kulturgeschichte. Im Zentrum ihrer Lehr- und Forschungstätigkeit steht das literarische Schaffen deutschsprachiger Juden vom 18. Jahrhundert bis zur Gegenwart. Zugleich wird die Befähigung zur Lehre und Forschung im Fachgebiet Neuere deutsche Literatur vorausgesetzt.
Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie unter: 
<a href="http://www.rwth-aachen.de/jobs/professuren" target="_blank">www.rwth-aachen.de/jobs/professuren</a> 
Bewerbungsfrist ist der 26.02.2026.

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