Start date/duration:

• from 26.01.2026
• to 30.09.2026, but only until the return of the jobholder

Administrative unit:

• Department of Archaeology

Job Description:

Main Task 1: Organizational duties in the Microarchaeological Laboratory 50 %

Organizational and administrative tasks; consulting on sampling strategies and participation in sample collection for microarchaeological analyses; supervision of laboratory staff; conducting analytical procedures; preparation of laboratory reports.

Main Task 2: Independent research in the field of Microarchaeology 25 %

Research in the field of microarchaeology (e.g. Geoarchaeology, bioarchaeology); participation in research projects of the Department of Prehistoric and Early Historic Archaeology and/or the Research Centre HiMAT.

Main Task 3: Independent teaching 25%

Design and delivery of research-led teaching; supervision of students.

Qualification Profile

• Completed university degree (MA/MSc) in geoarchaeology, a bioarchaeological discipline, or an archaeological field with a specialization in Prehistoric and Early Historic Archaeology.
• Excellent knowledge of geoarchaeology (preferably micromorphology), bioarchaeology, or prehistoric and early historic archaeology, preferably from settlement contexts.
• Practical experience in geoarchaeological laboratory work
• Field experience in archaeological excavation and prospection, as well as in sampling for geoarchaeological analyses
• Publication record in the above-mentioned fields, preferably in international peer-reviewed journals (Please include three relevant publications as PDF or provide download links)
• Research experience in prehistoric and early historic archaeology in Central Europe and the Alpine region
• Willingness to participate in ongoing research projects of the Department of Prehistoric and Early Historic Archaeology
• Excellent computer skills (GIS, databases)
• Driving license (category B)
• Language skills: excellent command of English; very good knowledge of additional modern languages is an advantage Social skills: strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more!

https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 24.11.2025 stating the code PHIL-HIST-15467

Contact:

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The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

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