At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ...PhD Position in the Anthropology of Art and Digital Media 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2024 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited contract until: 10/01/2025Job ID: 2383Project OverviewAs a PhD student (university assistant or prae doc in the Austrian university system), you will work for the ERC project ‘The anthropology of the future: an art world perspective’ (ANTHROFUTURE) led by Prof. Manuela Ciotti (Principal investigator, PI). The project is based at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology.ANTHROFUTURE focuses on the art world as an interlocked digital and physical system as an ethnographic site. The project uses innovative multimodal methodologies to generate analytical and theoretical advancements on the future as a time-zone in its comparative and political dimensions across the regional contexts under analysis. As part of the ANTHROFUTURE team, you will carry out a digital ethnography of artists and social media in Asia.Your TasksYou take on tasks in research and administration to support the project ANTHROFUTURE and will be expected to:Finalize your dissertation agreement within 12 monthsWork on your dissertation and its completion within 4 yearsCarry out research in full compliance of ethics, data- and best-practice ERC research guidelines (you will receive support in doing that)Develop and deliver high-quality, innovative research outcomes on the topic of the research projectParticipate in conferences of appropriate learned societies and associationsProduce research publications for leading international and/or peer reviewed journals and book chapters for ANTHROFUTUREProduce research dissemination materials for the project’s public facing website and social mediaAssist in exhibition projects (both physical and digital)Work with the project administrator to ensure that they have the information and materials they need to effect the smooth running of the case study and the wider ANTHROFUTURE projectWork closely with the PI and the other members of the ANTHROFUTURE research team to assist in research and outcome delivery, and other tasks as agreed with the PITravel, including international travel where necessary and appropriateThis is what we look forMust-have’s:Completed Master's degree or Diploma in the fields of anthropology of media, anthropology of data, anthropology of artExperience in academic writing and with multimodal research methods with a focus on digital mediaExcellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level)You should be a team player with high social skills to be able to successfully work and collaborate with the ANTHROFUTURE teamSoftware proficiency: MS OfficeWhat we offerWork-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, with the option for hybrid work (partially in home office) 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 & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2684,10 (for 30,00 weekly working hours, 14 times per year) increases if we can credit professional experience.This is how you applySubmit the following documents in English:Letter of motivationYour scientific curriculum vitaeStatement on your research interestsMaster’s Degree / DiplomaIf you have any questions, please contact:[[Alexandra Ferra-Ringhofer]][[[email protected]]]We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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 protectionApplication deadline: 26th May 2024

PhD Position in Visual Anthropology

Universität Wien, Wien

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ...PhD Position in Visual Anthropology 49 Faculty of Social Sciences Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2024 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited contract until: 10/01/2025Job ID: 2382Project OverviewAs a PhD student (university assistant or prae doc in the Austrian university system), you will work for the ERC project ‘The anthropology of the future: an art world perspective’ (ANTHROFUTURE) led by Prof. Manuela Ciotti (Principal investigator, PI). The project is based at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology.ANTHROFUTURE focuses on the art world as an interlocked digital and physical system as an ethnographic site. The project uses innovative multimodal methodologies to generate analytical and theoretical advancements on the future as a time-zone in its comparative and political dimensions across the regional contexts under analysis. As part of the ANTHROFUTURE team, you will carry out an ethnography of art schools in New Delhi, India, and produce an ethnographic film on them. This position is co-supervised by Prof. Sanderien Verstappen, the Director of the Vienna Visual Anthropology Lab, based at the above Department.Your TasksYou take on tasks in research and administration to support the project ANTHROFUTURE and will be expected to:Finalize your dissertation agreement within 12 monthsWork on your dissertation and its completion within 4 years: the doctoral theses should take the form of a collection of papers and a film as specified in the Guidelines of the Social Sciences Directorate of Doctoral Studies concerning doctoral theses (Link).Carry out research in full compliance of ethics, data- and best-practice ERC research guidelines (you will receive support in doing that)Develop and deliver high-quality, innovative research outcomes on the topic of the research projectParticipate in conferences of appropriate learned societies and associationsProduce research publications for leading international and/or peer reviewed journals and book chapters for ANTHROFUTUREProduce research dissemination materials for the project’s public facing website and social mediaAssist in exhibition projects (both physical and digital)Work with the project administrator to ensure that they have the information and materials they need to effect the smooth running of the case study and the wider ANTHROFUTURE projectWork closely with the PI and the other members of the ANTHROFUTURE research team to assist in research and outcome delivery, and other tasks as agreed with the PITravel, including international travel where necessary and appropriateThis is what we look forMust-have’s:Completed Master's degree or Diploma in the field of Visual AnthropologyExperience in academic writing and with multimodal research methods, in particular ethnographic filmmakingExcellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level)You should be a team player with high social skills to be able to successfully work and collaborate with the ANTHROFUTURE teamSoftware proficiency: Editing software (for example Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve), MS OfficeWhat we offerWork-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, with the option for hybrid work (partially in home office) 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 & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2684,10 (for 30,00 weekly working hours, 14 times per year) increases if we can credit professional experience.This is how you applySubmit the following documents in English:Letter of motivationYour scientific curriculum vitae, including links to your visual works if availableStatement on your research interestsMaster’s Degree / DiplomaIf you have any questions, please contact:[[Alexandra Ferra-Ringhofer]][[[email protected]]]We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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 protectionApplication deadline: 26th May 2024

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