Scientific Staff

In the framework of the Research Project „Uses of civil justice and social policy in the Habsburg Monarchy, 1873-1914“/„Mobilisierung der Ziviljustiz und Sozialpolitik“, (PI: PD. Dr. Borbala Zsuzsanna Török), we are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in History / Sociology of Law for a part-time position (20 hrs. per week) for 30 Months, beginning as soon as possible. The arrangement of working hours is negotiable.

The project analyses the making and social effect of the Austrian code of civil procedure (ZPO, 1895/98) and its adaptation in Hungary (1911/15). It has a double focus: Module 1 is a qualitative study of the preparation of the Austrian and Hungarian ZPOs, while Module 2 explores the quantitative macro-social, economic and demographic factors conducive to regional varieties in the social use of the instruments created by the civil procedural law during the last decades of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The project is a first-time inquiry into the social and institutional dimensions of the Austrian and Hungarian procedural reforms, in regard to the emerging social citizenship in the Habsburg Monarchy.

Job description:

- Research in the framework of Module 2, in consultation with the PI and International Cooperation Partner, Prof. Walter Fuchs (Berlin School of Economics and Law)
- Participation in research data management;
- Organization of data collection, aided by the research assistant, data processing;
- Creation of a databank on the basis of published and partly digitally accessible source material;
- Developing and processing research questions on the basis of the databank;
- Writing two research papers for internationally recognized journals The project analyses the making and social effect of the Austrian code of civil procedure (ZPO, 1895/98) and its adaptation in Hungary (1911/15). It has a double focus: Module 1 is a qualitative study of the preparation of the Austrian and Hungarian ZPOs, while Module 2 explores the quantitative macro-social, economic and demographic factors conducive to regional varieties in the social use of the instruments created by the civil procedural law during the last decades of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The project is a first-time inquiry into the social and institutional dimensions of the Austrian and Hungarian procedural reforms, in regard to the emerging social citizenship in the Habsburg Monarchy.

Job description:

- Research in the framework of Module 2, in consultation with the PI and International Cooperation Partner, Prof. Walter Fuchs (Berlin School of Economics and Law)
- Participation in research data management;
- Organization of data collection, aided by the research assistant, data processing;
- Creation of a databank on the basis of published and partly digitally accessible source material;
- Developing and processing research questions on the basis of the databank;
- Writing two research papers for internationally recognized journals

**Benefits**:
Eligibility criteria

Your profile:

- Successfully completed undergraduate studies, doctorate in History, Social Sciences, Digital Humanities, or comparable degree with knowledge of modern history;
- Documented knowledge of quantitative methods of empirical social research;
- Interest in socio-legal themes;
- Very good German and English language skills;
- Willingness to take on a postdoctoral position at the University of Vienna;
- Independent and team-oriented working style, good research management and communication skills, reliability, ability to work under pressure

To submit:

- Letter of motivation with description of research interests;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Diplomas and Certificates

Selection process

Your profile:

- Successfully completed undergraduate studies, doctorate in History, Social Sciences, Digital Humanities, or comparable degree with knowledge of modern history;
- Documented knowledge of quantitative methods of empirical social research;
- Interest in socio-legal themes;
- Very good German and English language skills;
- Willingness to take on a postdoctoral position at the University of Vienna;
- Independent and team-oriented working style, good research management and communication skills, reliability, ability to work under pressure

To submit:

- Letter of motivation with description of research interests;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Diplomas and Certificates

Additional comments

The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. At present, about 88,000 students are enrolled in 180 courses at the University of Vienna. The University of Vienna is also the largest teaching and research institution in Austria with 8,900 employees, 6,700 of whom are scientists and academics.

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Required Research Experiences

**RESEARCH FIELD**

History › Modern history

**YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE**

None

Offer Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

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