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University Assistant (post doc)

2 Apr 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
Department
Department of Prehistoric and Historical Archaeology
Research Field
Biological sciences » Other
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Austria
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Part-time
Hours Per Week
30
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
13975
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
0
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Collaboration in research, teaching and administration: Participation in research projects
- Participation in publications / scientific articles / lectures
- Independent publication activity
- Independent acquisition of third-party funding
- Participation in and independent teaching in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement
- Student support
- Participation in the organisation of meetings, conferences and symposia
- Participation in the administration of the institute, teaching and research

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

Completed dissertation in archaeological subject with focus on osteology or completed dissertation in biological anthropology
- practical experience in the recording of skeletons and cremated human remains from archaeological excavations
- knowledge in the application and interpretation of bio-archaeological methods of analysis (e.g. isotopes, DNA, proteins, histology)
- knowledge of statistical methods and analyses (multivariate methods, programming language R, database creation and management)
- knowledge of digital image processing, photogrammetry and geographic information systems (preferably QGIS)
- very good written and spoken English
- flexibility, ability to work in a team and willingness to do research at home and abroad
Ongoing publishing activities

Specific Requirements

Completed dissertation in archaeological subject with focus on osteology or completed dissertation in biological anthropology
- practical experience in the recording of skeletons and cremated human remains from archaeological excavations
- knowledge in the application and interpretation of bio-archaeological methods of analysis (e.g. isotopes, DNA, proteins, histology)
- knowledge of statistical methods and analyses (multivariate methods, programming language R, database creation and management)
- knowledge of digital image processing, photogrammetry and geographic information systems (preferably QGIS)
- very good written and spoken English
- flexibility, ability to work in a team and willingness to do research at home and abroad
Ongoing publishing activities

Research Field
Biological sciences » Other
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Completed dissertation in archaeological subject with focus on osteology or completed dissertation in biological anthropology
- practical experience in the recording of skeletons and cremated human remains from archaeological excavations
- knowledge in the application and interpretation of bio-archaeological methods of analysis (e.g. isotopes, DNA, proteins, histology)
- knowledge of statistical methods and analyses (multivariate methods, programming language R, database creation and management)
- knowledge of digital image processing, photogrammetry and geographic information systems (preferably QGIS)
- very good written and spoken English
- flexibility, ability to work in a team and willingness to do research at home and abroad

Selection process

Completed dissertation in archaeological subject with focus on osteology or completed dissertation in biological anthropology
- practical experience in the recording of skeletons and cremated human remains from archaeological excavations
- knowledge in the application and interpretation of bio-archaeological methods of analysis (e.g. isotopes, DNA, proteins, histology)
- knowledge of statistical methods and analyses (multivariate methods, programming language R, database creation and management)
- knowledge of digital image processing, photogrammetry and geographic information systems (preferably QGIS)
- very good written and spoken English
- flexibility, ability to work in a team and willingness to do research at home and abroad

Additional comments

The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. At present, about 88,000 students are enrolled in 180 courses at the University of Vienna. The University of Vienna is also the largest teaching and research institution in Austria with 8,900 employees, 6,700 of whom are scientists and academics.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Prehistoric and Historical Archaeology
Country
Austria
State/Province
VIENNA
City
Wien
Postal Code
1190
Street
Franz-Klein-Gasse 1

Where to apply

E-mail
jobcenter@univie.ac.at

Contact

City
Wien
Website
Street
Franz-Klein-Gasse 1
Postal Code
1190
E-Mail
Urgeschichte@univie.ac.at
Phone
+43-1-4277-40401
Fax
+43-1-4277-9404