Archäologische Grabungstechnik (substitute employee)
Start date/duration:
1. from 01.03.2026
2. to 28.02.2029, but only until the return of the jobholder
Administrative unit:
3. Department of Archaeology
Extent of employment:
4. 10 hours per week
Job Description:
Your tasks:
5. Technical planning, organisation and supervision of field research projects of the Institute of Archaeology (teaching and research excavations, prospections) in Austria and abroad; local supervision of field work and implementation of surveying and documentation of findings
6. Preparation of documentation according to the latest standards and in accordance with the guidelines of the monument protection authorities (e.g.: Federal Monuments Office in Austria); preparation of excavation and survey reports; administration and archiving of excavation documentation
7. Collaboration in the further development and specialised training in the field of excavation and documentation technology as well as occupational safety
8. Coordination of the issue, use and maintenance of the prospection, excavation and surveying equipment of the Institute of Archaeology
Your profile:
9. Completed Bachelor's degree in an archaeological subject or equivalent qualification
10. Experience in carrying out archaeological field research projects, i.e. educational and research excavations as well as geophysical prospections (georadar, geomagnetics) of different periods in Germany and abroad
11. Excellent knowledge of modern excavation, surveying (tachymetry and GPS) and documentation technology (digital photography, photogrammetry, 3D modelling, structure from motion methods, drone photography, etc.)
12. Excellent knowledge of creating plans using the necessary software (GIS, QGIS, CAD programmes) or image processing programmes (Photoshop, Illustrator, Metashape, Blender)
13. Experience in managing and archiving the findings data collected in the field in databases (Excel, Access, Filemaker, SPSS)
14. Willingness to spend several weeks excavating in Germany and abroad and to concentrate work in the summer-autumn period
15. Physical aptitude for working on construction sites in changing weather conditions
16. Basic knowledge of the specific labour law protection regulations
17. B driving licence and willingness to drive a company car
18. Interest in current professional and technological developments in the excavation and documentation sector; willingness to undergo regular specialist training and further education
19. Ability to work independently, in a structured, flexible and responsible manner
20. Strong organisational and coordination skills
21. Communication and teamwork skills
Our offer:
With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more! .
For this position in job group IIIb, a minimum gross salary of € 783 per month (14 times)* is stipulated in the collective agreement. Your actual starting salary will depend on your previous experience and will increase over the course of your employment.
*as of 2026
Application:
We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 19.03.2026 stating the code PHIL-HIST-15662
Contact:
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