The Austrian Archaeological Institute (OeAI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION (full-time / 40h per week) in the research group “Historical Archaeology in the Mediterranean” (Head: M. Steskal) of the Department of Historical Archaeology.

The Austrian Archaeological Institute is Austria's largest research institution in the field of archaeology and ancient studies. We study human history from the Quaternary period to modern times, taking into account material archaeological sources and the written tradition. The research group »Historical Archaeology in the Mediterranean« functions as a platform for inter- and transdisciplinary research approaches that deal with issues of the ancient cultural and intellectual history of the Mediterranean, including material archaeological and written sources. The chronological frame covers the period from the Iron Age through classical Greco-Roman antiquity to late antiquity. The focus of current research is placed on the study of forms, functions, and developments of urban and rural settlement areas under historical, topographic, architectural, economic, social, and ecological aspects.

The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Classical Archaeology or in a related field of archaeology/historical building research, extensive experience in the application of field archaeological methods and willingness to expand your methodological approaches, and full professional proficiency in English and German.

This position starts on January 01st, 2025 and is advertised for 2 years with a tenure option if the future holder of the position is particularly suitable.