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The Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, invites applications for a one-year post-doctoral fellowship with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, effective 1 September 2010. The annual stipend is CAN $45,000. Applicants must have an academic specialization in any aspect of Austrian or Habsburg history. Deadline for application: April 15, 2010.

Applicants may be no more than 3 years past their doctoral degree and should be fluent in German. An ability to work in an additional central European language would be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to be actively engaged in research, to teach a course in the area of his/her specialization and to participate in the operation and activities of the Institute.

The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in employment. It welcomes diversity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities. Applicants should submit a full curriculum vitae and the names of two references to the Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies, 300 Arts Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB, Canada T6G 2E6. E-mail: franz.szabo@ualberta.ca. Application deadline: 15 April 2010.

Contact Info: Prof. Franz A.J. Szabo, Director, Wirth Institute, Arts 300, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2E6.