The Austrian Archaeological Institute (OeAI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), the largest non-university institution for basic research in Austria, is seeking to fill the position of a RESEARCH ASSISTANT (full-time / 40 hours per week) from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2026.
The position is a Sur Place position, based in Cairo.
The Austrian Archaeological Institute is Austria’s largest research institution in the field of archaeology and ancient studies. The Cairo branch is Austria’s only permanent research institution for archaeological field research in Egypt. The tasks of the branch office include archaeological research projects in Egypt and the surrounding countries.
The focus is on basic archaeological research, including material culture and cultural-historical studies.
TASKS:
• Scientific support in the ongoing projects of the Cairo branch office within the research program of the Cairo branch office
• Administrative support in the organization and management of field projects
• Acquisition of third-party funding at national and international level
• Management of the institute library
REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduate degree (at least MA) in Egyptology with a specialization in Egyptian archaeology
• Language skills: German, English, and Arabic (Basic)
• Excellent expertise in the application of field archaeological methods and finds processing and interest in the development of innovative research approaches in Egyptian archaeology
• Experience in project management and acquisition of third-party funding
• Readiness for interdisciplinary research
• Flexibility, high level of commitment, ability to work in a team, openness to scientific exchange, and willingness to spend longer periods of time in the field conducting research.
The Institute offers a gross salary of € 45,500 per annum for this position.
We would be pleased to have attracted your interest in this position and would ask you to send your detailed written application, including a CV in tabular form, recommendations, and a letter of motivation, electronically to
[email protected] with the subject ‘Sur Place_Research Assistant’ by 10 October 2024 at the latest.
