POSTDOC POSITION (F/M/X)

Job ID: OeAI060PD124

The Austrian Archaeological Institute, Department for Prehistory & West Asian/Northeast African Archaeology (OeAI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a

Postdoc Position (f/m/x)

in stable isotope bio-archaeology

(part-time, 20h per week)

The successful candidate will be part of Prof. Barbara Horejs’ research group “Prehistoric Phenomena” at the OeAI and in strong collaboration with VIAS/University of Vienna. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate stable isotope ratio analyses on animal bones from fieldwork of group related with Neolithisation.

in concrete preparation of samples, interpretation of the data and preparation of the publication(s). 

Your tasks:

•       Coordination of the analytical program

•       Preparation of samples and coordination of technicians and volunteers in the labs

•       Interpretation of the data

•       Preparation of the publication(s)

Your profile:

•       Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biological anthropology, bioarchaeology, archaeology or chemistry

•       Experience in conducting stable isotope ratio research in the context of the Neolithisation

•       Abilities and willingness to participate in international and interdisciplinary co-operations as well as publication activity

•       Fluent command of English (knowledge of German will be an asset)

•       Excellent IT Knowledge (MS Office, Zoom, Adobe, GIS etc.)

Our offer:

•       Excellent opportunities to work in a lively research environment and collaborate with international experts in the fields related to the research group.

•       An annual gross salary of € 33.250,70 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences

•       We offer this 50% position for a period of 6 months

Applications in English include (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) list of publications, (3) 2-page statement of the applicant’s research and how it fits within the group Prehistoric Phenomena, (4) certificates of academic degrees. Please send your application in PDF format to oeai-personal@oeaw.ac.at (mentioning Job ID: OeAI060PD124) no later than May 10^th, 2024.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.