PostDoc Position Ancient Music
Job ID: OeAI084PD124
The Austrian Archaeological Institute (OeAI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), the largest non-university basic research institution in Austria, is offering a
POSTDOC POSITION ( F/ M/ X)
(full-time, 40h per week)
in the “Ancient Music” working group of the Department of Classical Studies.
Your tasks:
• Participation in ongoing and future projects within the “Ancient Music” working group
• Editorial support for publications of relevance to the working group, particularly the Journal of Music Archaeology
• Participation in the development of other projects at departmental and working group levels
• Preparation and organisation of international workshops and conferences
Your profile:
• A completed PhD in Classical Studies (ancient history, classical philology, etc.), Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Musical Studies (including Dance Studies), or with pronounced music-archaeological focus in another field
• Experience with Ancient Musical Studies and the involved methodologies
• A sound knowledge of Latin and Ancient Greek; a familiarity with additional relevant ancient languages is appreciated (Akkadian, Arabic, Chinese, Sanskrit, etc.)
• Fluent English; reading skills in German, French, Italian; additional relevant active language skills are appreciated
• A pronounced interest in interdisciplinary research topics in the fields of Music Archaeology /
Archaeomusicology, integrating diverse primary sources
• A publication history with focus on Ancient Musical Studies
• Experience with editorial workflows
• Experience with experimental music archaeology including performance is welcome
• IT skills beyond the typical requirements (working with databases, layout experience, coding) are
welcome
• A willingness to collaborate across and beyond disciplines (e.g. with artisans and performers) and the ability to work as part of a team
We offer:
• Outstanding opportunities to engage in autonomous scientific research in a vibrant research environment
• A minimum annual gross salary of € 66.501,40 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
• The position is advertised for 1 year with an option to extend this by a further 5 years (to a total of 6 years)
The documents required for application comprise (1) curriculum vitae, (2) a list of publications, (3) evidence of your research experience (max. 2 pages), (3) academic certificates and (4) at least two references or full contact details of possible referees, (5) letter of application (max. 2 pages). Please submit your application in PDF format, citing the job ID: OeAI084PD124, no later than September 15 th, 2024 toDiese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein. .
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.
The Austrian Archaeological Institute (OeAI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), the largest non-university basic research institution in Austria, is offering a
POSTDOC POSITION ( F/ M/ X)
(full-time, 40h per week)
in the “Ancient Music” working group of the Department of Classical Studies.
Your tasks:
• Participation in ongoing and future projects within the “Ancient Music” working group
• Editorial support for publications of relevance to the working group, particularly the Journal of Music Archaeology
• Participation in the development of other projects at departmental and working group levels
• Preparation and organisation of international workshops and conferences
Your profile:
• A completed PhD in Classical Studies (ancient history, classical philology, etc.), Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Musical Studies (including Dance Studies), or with pronounced music-archaeological focus in another field
• Experience with Ancient Musical Studies and the involved methodologies
• A sound knowledge of Latin and Ancient Greek; a familiarity with additional relevant ancient languages is appreciated (Akkadian, Arabic, Chinese, Sanskrit, etc.)
• Fluent English; reading skills in German, French, Italian; additional relevant active language skills are appreciated
• A pronounced interest in interdisciplinary research topics in the fields of Music Archaeology /
Archaeomusicology, integrating diverse primary sources
• A publication history with focus on Ancient Musical Studies
• Experience with editorial workflows
• Experience with experimental music archaeology including performance is welcome
• IT skills beyond the typical requirements (working with databases, layout experience, coding) are
welcome
• A willingness to collaborate across and beyond disciplines (e.g. with artisans and performers) and the ability to work as part of a team
We offer:
• Outstanding opportunities to engage in autonomous scientific research in a vibrant research environment
• A minimum annual gross salary of € 66.501,40 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
• The position is advertised for 1 year with an option to extend this by a further 5 years (to a total of 6 years)
The documents required for application comprise (1) curriculum vitae, (2) a list of publications, (3) evidence of your research experience (max. 2 pages), (3) academic certificates and (4) at least two references or full contact details of possible referees, (5) letter of application (max. 2 pages). Please submit your application in PDF format, citing the job ID: OeAI084PD124, no later than September 15 th, 2024 to
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.