University Assistant Pre-Doc (Phd Position) at the Department of Numismatics, Vienna

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an University Assistant Pre-Doc (Phd Position) at the Department of Numismatics and Monetary History

  • 40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
  • Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2024 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
  • Limited contract until: 09/30/2027
  • Job ID: 2595
  • The contract can be extended by one year, until 09/30/2028.

Your new job

As a university assistant you actively participate in research and teaching at the Department of Numismatics and Monetary History as well as in its administration.

What you do exactly

  • You prepare a PhD thesis in ancient numismatics and monetary history (a formal PhD agreement must be signed by the end of the first year of your contract); the thesis is expected to be ready for publication by the end of the fourth year.
  • You start to build up a research profile in the field of ancient numismatics.
  • You give university courses according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for PhD students.
  • You assist in the supervision of students.
  • You contribute to initiatives of evaluation and quality assurance at the department.
  • You assist in the preperation of scholarly publications and in projects and are part of the team organising events at the department.
  • You contribute to the administration of research and teaching at the department.

Your competences

  • MA or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in numismatics and monetary history, or in a related subject with an affinity to numismatics (ancient history, classical archaeology vel sim.), with excellent grades.
  • Ability to work in a team and organisational skills.
  • Broad IT user skills.
  • Languages: German, English, Latin

What we offer

We offer a position in one of the world’s leading centres for research and teaching in numismatics and monetary history.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.578,80 (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience. The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropiate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

Internal further training & coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Further information about the application.