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Predoctoral PhD Assistant in Iron Age Burial and Settlement Archaeology at the University of Vienna University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Materials Science

Funding

This is a paid 30-hour-per-week university assistant position. The basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 on a full-time basis and may increase with credited professional experience. The contract is initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extends to three years if not terminated within the first 12 months; with appropriate progress, it may be extended to a maximum of four years.

Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

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Austria

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University of Vienna

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Materials Science
Microscopy
Archaeology
Bioarchaeology
Material Culture
Geoarchaeology
Prehistoric Archaeology

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About this position

The University of Vienna is seeking a predoctoral assistant for the Institute for Prehistory and Historical Archaeology, in the field of Metal Age lifeworlds. The position is connected with Katharina Rebay-Salisbury’s Body and Material Culture research group and focuses on bioarchaeological research into features and finds from research and rescue excavations.

The successful candidate will participate in ongoing research projects and develop a dissertation on Iron Age burial or settlement features. The project involves integrating and interpreting bioarchaeological data within an international and interdisciplinary research environment that brings together diverse theoretical and methodological traditions.

The role includes contributing to scientific publications, lectures, research projects, teaching, student supervision, conferences, symposia, and institute administration. Research may draw on excavation documentation, microscopy, digital image processing, geographic information systems, geoarchaeology, materials science, and the study of material culture.

Based in Vienna, the predoctoral researcher will work in a shared office and join an international academic team. Research and conference travel may form part of the role, while flexible working arrangements and partial home working may be available in appropriate circumstances.

Funding details

This is a paid 30-hour-per-week university assistant position. The basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 on a full-time basis and may increase with credited professional experience. The contract is initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extends to three years if not terminated within the first 12 months; with appropriate progress, it may be extended to a maximum of four years.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Prehistory and Historical Archaeology or a related discipline before starting. Applicants should have knowledge of bioarchaeology, geoarchaeology, or materials science; microscopy experience; excavation experience including digital documentation, interpretation, and reporting; and strong written and spoken English. Knowledge of digital image processing and GIS, preferably QGIS, is desirable. Advanced German at C1 level is expected after the initial contract period, and first experience in scientific project work is advantageous. Applications must include a cover letter or motivational letter of up to two pages, a brief dissertation project description of up to two pages, a PDF of the Master's thesis or a scientific publication, a CV, and copies of degree certificates.

How to apply

Submit your application in German or English through the University of Vienna vacancy page. Include a cover letter, dissertation project description, Master's thesis or publication, CV, and degree certificates. Questions may be directed to Katharina Rebay-Salisbury at [email protected].

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