University Assistant (postdoc)

Euraxess; Innsbruck; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Child care facilities

Education courses for staff

University Sports Institute courses

Language courses (ISI)

Job summary

The University of Innsbruck invites applications for a Recognised Researcher (R2) in Historical Archaeology. The role centers on independent research, interdisciplinary source analysis using digital methods, and collaboration within the Historical Archaeology group.

Responsibilities include teaching BA/MA courses, publishing, and securing external funding; supervision of theses and organisation of conferences; and active participation in academic self-governance.

Qualifications

• PhD in archaeology with a dissertation focusing on Historical Archaeology or Contemporary Archaeology.
• Demonstrated research activities in the historical archaeology of the recent past in Central Europe.
• Experience in organising and carrying out field research projects as well as transfer-oriented projects.
• Experience in developing methodologies for historical archaeology and digital archaeology (data management, GIS) is desirable.
• Potential links to the research priorities of the Chair of Historical Archaeology are desirable.
• Experience in securing external funding is desirable.
• Initial experience in university teaching and supervising student theses is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independent research in historical archaeology, with a focus on social archaeology and digital methods of interdisciplinary source analysis
• Collaboration on projects run by the Chair of Historical Archaeology (helping to develop new methodological and theoretical approaches; devising project concepts in line with the research priorities of the Historical Archaeology research group)
• Independent publication and lecturing activities
• Securing external funding
• Contributing to the organisation of conferences and knowledge transfer events, as well as academic self-governance
• Independent teaching and conducting examinations within the BA and MA "Archaeologies" curriculum in the field of Historical Archaeology (Middle Ages to the present day); (co-)supervision of student theses

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

German language

English language

GIS

Education

PhD in Archaeology

Tools

GIS

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Innsbruck Department Faculty of Philosophy and History Research Field History » Archaeology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 24 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 hours per week Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• 01.12.2026
• for 6 years

Job profile

Your responsibilities

• Independent research in historical archaeology, with a focus on social archaeology and digital methods of interdisciplinary source analysis
• Collaboration on projects run by the Chair of Historical Archaeology (helping to develop new methodological and theoretical approaches; devising project concepts in line with the research priorities of the Historical Archaeology research group)
• Independent publication and lecturing activities
• Securing external funding
• Contributing to the organisation of conferences and knowledge transfer events, as well as academic self-governance
• Independent teaching and conducting examinations within the BA and MA "Archaeologies" curriculum in the field of Historical Archaeology (Middle Ages to the present day); (co-)supervision of student theses

Your profile

• Completed doctoral or PhD studies in an archaeological discipline with a dissertation focusing on Historical Archaeology or Contemporary Archaeology
• Demonstrated research activities in the historical archaeology of the recent past in Central Europe
• Experience in organising and carrying out field research projects as well as transfer-oriented projects
• Experience in developing methodologies for historical archaeology and digital archaeology (data management, geographic information systems) is desirable
• Potential links to the research priorities of the Chair of Historical Archaeology are desirable
• Experience in securing external funding is desirable
• Initial experience in university teaching and supervising student theses is desirable
• Strong ability to work in a team, excellent communication skills and organisational talent

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.

What the University of Innsbruck offers

From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at [e-mail].