The University of Vienna seeks to fill the position from 01.10.2017 of a University Assistant (post doc) at the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies (reference number: 7876).
The advertised position is in the research field of Late Antique and Early Christian Archaeology and offers unique opportunities for carrying out cross-disciplinary research.
Job Description
The position requires the active participation in research, teaching and administration. This involves:
- Developing and strengthening the independent research profile
- Preparing/writing a habilitation thesis
- Involvement in research projects and active participation in fieldwork related to Late Antique and Early Christian Archaeology
- Participation in the key research areas „Material Culture and History of Visual Culture Cultures and Media of the Visual”
- Responsibility for project applications and the acquisition of third party funding.
- Independent teaching of students as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students during fieldwork
- Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration
Applicant Profile
Required qualifications:
- PhD degree or equivalent qualification in archaeology (Classical or Late Antique and Early Christian Archaeology)
- Research record, international presentation experience and publications in the field of Late antique and Early Christian Archaeology
- Field work experience
- Skills in material culture studies and in applying archaeo-science to field study and to material culture
- Excellent command of academic English
- The ability to work in team
Desirable additional qualifications:
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Experience abroad
- Spoken German is an advantage but not a requirement