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University Assistant postdoctoral at the Department of Classical Archeology
40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Job vacancy starting: 09/23/2024 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited contract until: 09/22/2030
Job ID: 2242
Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 academic minds have found a unique blend of freedom and support. Join us if you're driven by a passion for top-notch international research and scientific excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Welcome aboard!
Your personal sphere of play:
The Institute of Classical Archaeology is part of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies. Classical Archaeology, as it is understood and practiced at the University of Vienna, is characterized by methodological diversity and deals as one subject of cultural studies with the material legacies of the Greek and Roman world in their broadest sense. The advertised position is based in the field of Roman archaeology and offers unique opportunities for further qualification and interdisciplinary work. Academic staff and students at the Institute of Classical Archaeology value internationality, outstanding research projects and interdisciplinary collaboration. The position is limited to 6 years and is to be filled from 23.09.2024.
Your future tasks:
Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:
- You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the field of Roman archaeology.
- You build up an independent research profile in the field of Roman archaeology.
- You prepare and complete a habilitation.
- You participate in the research focus in Material Culture Studies and, where appropriate, in other research focuses of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
- You publish internationally and give lectures.
- You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
- You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
- You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
This is part of your personality:
- Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Roman Archaeology or Archaeology (with focus on Roman archaeology) or Classics (with focus on Roman archaeology)
- Outstanding dissertation
- Proven research focus on Roman archaeology
- Relevant research and presentation experience as well as publications
- Knowledge in the field of material culture studies proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
- Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
- IT skills (MS office, possibly Illustrator, AutoCAD, QGIS or similar)
- Knowledge of German (C1) or at least one other modern language (Italian, French or Spanish, C1)
- Team player with high social/communication skills
What we offer:
- Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years
- 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.
- Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours..
- Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!
It is that easy to apply:
- With your letter of intent
- With your academic CV (incl. list of publications, list of courses held and list of lectures given)
- With a description of your research plans or your habilitation project (max. 3 pages)
- Doctoral degree
- Via our job portal/ Apply now - button
If you have any questions, please contact:
Günther Schörner
guenther.schoerner@univie.ac.at
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.
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Application deadline: 05/24/2024
