• Strong communication, teamwork and co-operation skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative 
• Readiness to travel internationally for archival research, network activities and other relevant events

Gross salary 

The minimum gross monthly salary amounts  to €3,714.80 per month, paid 14 times in a calendar year (minimum gross annual salary = €52,007.20). 

The salary is in line with the salary for doctoral researchers (Group B1/1) outlined in the Collective Wage Agreement (Kollektivvertrag) for Austrian universities. The salary will be higher if you have worked in a similar position before.

The salary will be subject to taxation and social insurance contributions. The Workers’ Chamber of Austria provides an online tool for estimating the net salary in Austria, https://bruttonetto.arbeiterkammer.at/. This tool is for informational purposes only. 

In addition, a tax-free mobility allowance of €600 per month will be paid to support the private mobility-related costs of the recruited researcher (i.e. travel and accommodation costs for living in Innsbruck and Bucharest). 

A gross family allowance of €660 per month may be available if the researcher has persons linked to them by (i) marriage, or (ii) a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country or region where this relationship was formalised, or (iii) dependent children who are actually being maintained by the researcher. This allowance is subject to taxation. 

A special needs allowance may be requested to contribute to additional costs for the acquisition of special needs items and services for eligible recruited researchers with disabilities (people with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments that have been certified by a competent national authority).

These criteria will be will be followed strictly. Please provide proof in your application. 

 1. MSCA eligibility criteria:

• The selected candidate must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Austria for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their start of recruitment date (start of employment contract).
• The candidate must not hold a PhD.

2.  Other compulsory eligibility requirements :

• Master's degree in History or a related discipline with historical or archival content. The applicant must have received his/her official Master diploma by the start date of his/her employment contract (1 September 2025, delay of 1-2 months only possible in exceptional cases).
• Strong communication, teamwork and co-operation skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative 
• Readiness to travel internationally for archival research, network activities and other relevant events

 3. Compulsory language requirements: 

• English: excellent written and spoken skills (Master degree in English language or certificate equivalent to the higher end of Level B2 in the CEFR framework, for example IELTS Academic 6.5 in Speaking and Writing).

 4. Desirable eligibility requirements:

• Thematic knowledge of the history of social welfare.
• Experience of archival research and/or conducting oral history interviews 
• Professional experience in social sector development.

 5. Desirable language requirements:

• German: a good level of spoken German to be able to take part in PhD History courses at the University of Innsbruck.

   1. Application documents to submit:

Please send one PDF file containing the following parts:

• Motivation letter (maximum 3 pages, single-spaced, font size 12, minimum 2.5cm margins), explaining: 
  • Your interest in being part of the COCOSO network
  • Interest in the PhD project 
  • Relevant research and/or professional experience for the PhD project 
  • Career plans after COCOSO
  • How you meet the required and desirable requirements for the project, including relevant language competences.
  • Eligibility information: country/ies of residence of the last 3 years
• Reflection on the PhD project description, covering what you see as key conceptual, methodological and ethical issues (max. 2 pages, single-spaced, font size 12, minimum 2.5cm margins)
• CV (including professional experience)
• One reference letter about your academic or professional experience 

Separate annexes

• Master dissertation 
• Any relevant academic and practice outputs in English or German 
• Transcript of courses and marks for Bachelor and Master degrees
• English-language certificate, if available (not compulsory at time of application)
• Proof of knowledge of other language(s)
• Copy of Bachelor and Master diploma, or other proof of completion 

Proof of country of residence since 1st of September 2022 (e.g. work contract, proof of student registration, passport stamps) 

2. Criteria for evaluating applications

Applications will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:

Academic background: grades and relevance of degree/thesis

Relevant professional experience 

Motivation to join the COCOSO network

Reflection on the PhD project

3. Expected dates of interview: 31 March to 4 April 2025.

Please direct any queries about the project or application to cocosodc2@liste.parisnanterre.fr

2. Criteria for evaluating applications

Applications will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:

Academic background: grades and relevance of degree/thesis 

Relevant professional experience 

Motivation to join the COCOSO network 

Reflection on the PhD project 

3. Expected dates of interview: 31 March to 4 April 2025.

Please direct any queries about the project or application to cocosodc2@liste.parisnanterre.fr

• The secondment requires 18 months of physical presence in Innsbruck (Austria) and 18 months of physical presence in Bucharest (Romania). 
• Physical presence is required in both the university and secondment location (no remote working).
•  The contract will specify working 100% full-time on the PhD project and COCOSO network