OeAW - Discovering the future

As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.

Praedoc (F/M/X) in Numismatics

Job ID: OeAI092PD125

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a Position as

PraeDoc (W/M/X)

(full-time, 40 hours per week)

in the Research Group “Numismatics” (Head N. Schindel) of the Department of Classical Studies (Head: A. Pülz)

The Austrian Archaeological Institute is Austria's largest research institution in the field of archaeology and ancient studies. We study human history from the Quaternary period to modern times, taking into account material archaeological sources and the written tradition.

The successful candidate will work in the Research Group Numismatics within the Department of Classical Studies and will be responsible for recording, reviewing, and analysing ancient coin finds from Austria. For further information, please see: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/oeai/forschung/altertumswissenschaften/numismatik/fundmuenzen-aus-oesterreich

Your Tasks

Scholarly documentation, including data recording, photography, and identification of Austrian coin finds from past and current excavations, museums, and private collections

Your Profile

Master’s degree in a historical or classical studies discipline, preferably with a focus on numismatics
Academic training in numismatics and relevant practical experience in the documentation and identification of coins
Ability to work independently and creatively, willingness to integrate into a multidisciplinary work environment, and strong team spirit
Good computer skills, especially experience with databases
Willingness to travel within Austria for project-related purpose
Class B driving license

Our Offer

The position starts on October 1st, 2025 and is advertised for 15 months and ends on December 31st, 2026. The annual gross salary for this position is € 52.278,38; according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW).
The documents required for application comprise (1) a letter of motivation stating the applicant's research experience (maximum two pages) as well as an outline of future research interests, (2) a curriculum vitae together with (3) the certificates for the full academic record, (4) a list of publications, conference presentations, and activities in science communication, and (5) three names of references with the full contact information.
Please send your application including all relevant documents, certificates/references via e-mail to: oeai-personal@oeaw.ac.at (mentioning Job ID: OeAI092PD125) no later than August 1st, 2025.

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.

Contact

oeai-personal@oeaw.ac.at
Österreichisches Archäologisches Institut | Austrian Archaeological Institute
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences