About this pos
ition:We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (Post-Doc) to join the FWF ASTRA project RE-SECURE - Remaking Secur
ity: Technopol
itics in the Global East, led by Dr. Dagmar Vorlíček, at the Department of Sociology. If you are passionate about interdisciplinary research on secur
ity, and would like to contribute to an innovative international research project, we look forward to your application.The project:RE-SECURE - Remaking Secur
ity: Technopol
itics in the Global East explores how expertise developed under past pol
itical regimes can be renegotiated and adapted for new secur
ity purposes. Focusing on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a region marked by profound pol
itical transformations from the Cold War to the present, the project rethinks the study of secur
ity by theorizing how ways of "doing secur
ity" are shaped by history, technology, and global connections. The project examines both the symbolic and material dimensions of remaking secur
ity, while combining desk research, archival work, and field research. By analysing how technoscientific practices interact w
ith societal understandings of secur
ity risks and global pol
itics, RE-SECURE aims to develop an original, historically grounded, and decentered perspective on secur
ity from the perspective of the "Global East."Your future tasks:The postdoctoral researcher will lead a case study on cybersecur
ity in Estonia, examining how Cold War cybernetic expertise has been reworked in the context of post-socialist secur
ity transformation of Estonia, especially towards the dig
ital statehood, cybersecur
ity, and cyber-defence pol
itics. The case study research will involve document analysis, field research w
ith scientists, experts, and policymakers, and archival work in Estonia. The postdoc will contribute to the theoretical and methodological research on the project and will collaborate closely w
ith the Principal Invetsigator and PhD student.Your responsibil
ities include:Conducting independent postdoctoral research w
ithin the RE-SECURE frameworkDeveloping and conducting a case study on cybernetics/cybersecur
ity in Estonia Designing and carrying out qual
itative empirical research (combining interviews, document analysis, and archival research)Contributing to comparative and conceptual work across the project's case studiesPublishing and presenting research results nationally and internationallyParticipating in project meetings, workshops, and research activ
ities of the departmentContributing to l
iterature reviews, conceptual development, and joint publications of the RE-SECURE teamSupport the Principal Investigator in project coordination and mentoring activ
itiesEngaging in the broader academic life of the faculty Your profile:Completed PhD in sociology, pol
itical science, STS, international relations, history, anthropology, or a related disciplineResearch focus on pol
itics, technology, and historyExperience w
ith interdisciplinary research Excellent qual
itative methodological skillsDemonstrated abil
ity to publish internationallyFluency in EnglishWorking knowledge of Estonian and/or Russian is an advantage Experience w
ith field research and/or archival research Abil
ity to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team What we offer:Integration into an amb
itious FWF-funded international research projectStructured mentoring by the Principal InvestigatorTraining in academic research, publishing, and project managementSupport in career development and future academic applicationsA dynamic and collaborative research environmentAccess to the Univers
ity of Vienna's professional career development services, training programmes, and continuing education opportun
itiesSalary according to the FWF salary rates (post-doc level), including the 13th and 14th monthly salary payments How to apply:Please subm
it the following documents in a single PDF file:Motivation letter (max. 3 pages), outlining your research interests and how you would contribute to the project RE-SECUREAcademic CVTwo wr
iting samples (e.g. article, dissertation chapter)Contact details of three academic referees (name, inst
itutional affiliation, email address)Via our job portal/ Apply now - button.If you have any questions, please contact:Dagmar Vorlicek look forward to new personal
ities in our team! The Univers
ity of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportun
ities, the advancement of women and divers
ity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women's representation among the academic and general univers
ity staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.Univers
ity of Vienna. Space for personal
ities. Since 1365.Data protection Application deadline: 07/31/2026 Apply now
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