The Department of Numismatics and Monetary History at the University of Vienna is the only university department in Europe focusing on money and its history. It is a unique place for the academic study of numismatics from antiquity to the modern period, covering the full methodological spectrum of the subject.

Your new job

As a university assistant you actively participate in research and teaching at the department as well as in its administration.

This position is limited until 31.08.2029.

What you do exactly

• You continue to build up your own research profile in the field of medieval and modern numismatics and monetary history, ideally with a focus on Central Europe.
• You publish and lecture internationally in numismatics, especially in your area of specialisation.
• You prepare a habilitation thesis in medieval or modern numismatics and monetary history.
• You acquire third-party funding for research projects in your area as necessary.
• You give university courses according to the requirements specified in the collective agreement for post-doc researchers.
• You are actively involved in the supervision of students.
• You contibute to initiatives of evaluation and quality assurance at the department.
• You make a substantial contribution to the administration of research and teaching at the department.

Your competences

•    Outstanding PhD in numismatics and monetary history, or in a related subject (history, economic history or the like) with a focus on numismatics
•    Excellent publications in the field of medieval/modern numismatics and monetary history
•    Experience in academic teaching
•    Ability to work in a team and organisational skills
•    Broad subject-specific IT user skills
•    Languages: German (courses may be offered in English during the first two years of the appointment), English, Latin (at least basic knowledge)

We offer

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

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 4 years increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

How to apply

Via our job portal by uploading

• your professional CV (including a list of publications, lectures and courses given)
• a covering letter
• a description of your research interests, including your habilitation project, if applicable
• your doctoral diploma