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Postdoc (f/m/x) at the Austrian Archaeological Institute (OeAI) - OeAI110PD226 Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austrian Archaeological Institute in Czech Republic

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Archaeology

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Available

Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

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Czech Republic

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Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Archaeology, Prague

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Keywords

Archaeology
History
Stratigraphy
Material Culture
Egyptology
Ancient Studies
Cultural History

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The Austrian Archaeological Institute (OeAI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) is recruiting a Postdoc (f/m/x) for a full-time position based in Cairo. The appointment is for recurring short-term assignments during the period from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2031.

The OeAI is Austria’s largest research institution in archaeology and ancient studies, and its Cairo branch is the country’s only permanent research institution for archaeological fieldwork in Egypt. The position is centred on basic archaeological research, including material culture and cultural-historical studies, with work carried out in Egypt and surrounding countries.

The successful candidate will supervise excavation areas at Tell el-Dab’a and Kom Ombo, document archaeological features, contexts, and stratigraphic relationships, process finds, and coordinate day-to-day excavation and documentation work within the assigned area. The role requires strong practical field archaeology experience and the ability to work effectively in an active excavation environment.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Egyptology with a specialisation in Egyptian archaeology. Essential language skills include German, English, and basic Arabic. The advert also highlights the need for excellent field archaeological methods, finds processing expertise, flexibility, strong commitment, teamwork, openness to scientific exchange, and willingness to spend extended periods in the field.

The appointment is offered by the Austrian Academy of Sciences under its collective agreement, with a minimum annual gross salary of EUR 70,167.44 for full-time employment. The role includes voluntary social benefits, flex-time arrangement, and the opportunity to work independently in an internationally active research environment.

Applications must be submitted online via the official application portal before 25 September 2026 at 23:55 (Europe/Brussels).

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Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in Egyptology with a specialization in Egyptian archaeology. Required language skills are German, English, and basic Arabic. Candidates should have excellent expertise in field archaeological methods and finds processing, and be flexible, highly committed, able to work in a team, open to scientific exchange, and willing to spend longer periods in the field conducting research.

How to apply

Apply online using the provided application portal. Submit your application before the deadline of 25 September 2026 at 23:55 Brussels time. Use the official application link listed in the advert.

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