Fachbereich 9 - Philologie Institute of Egyptology and Coptology Postdoctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L) 25.07.2025

in the third-party funded project ‘Wadi Abu Dom Investigations – El Rum Oasis’ at the earliest possible date. We are offering a full-time position limited until 31 Octobre 2028.

Your tasks:

• - A scientific evaluation of a substantial survey database from Wadi Abu Dom in Sudan, focusing on landscape archaeology. The data is available in geodatabase format. Finds from individual sites are processed as tables. Find data must be incorporated into the georeferenced geodatabase and existing find sites analysed based on their chronological and functional classification.
• Previous research into the dataset has mainly been based on geoarchaeological and social science approaches. In addition to continuing this research, it would be desirable to expand it with further theoretical and methodological approaches.
• Furthermore, other content-related and administrative tasks connected with completing the project are to be carried out in consultation with the project manager and the other project participants. This includes maintaining contact with Sudanese Antiquities Administration employees, even if no fieldwork can take place in the near future.

Our expectations:

Core requirements:

• MA and PhD in Prehistoric or Near Eastern Archaeology or Egyptology, with a strong focus on archaeology and quantitative methods.
• Knowledge of GIS, databases, and structured data analysis (e.g. SQL).
• Knowledge of archaeological survey methods
• Experience in interdisciplinary work

Proof can be provided in the form of studies or a certificate, participation in a relevant excavation or survey, relevant professional experience, or a qualification thesis.

Additionally desirable:

• Knowledge of the archaeology and cultural history of Sudan
• Experience in conducting and/or evaluating archaeological surveys in desert areas or in areas that are culturally and geographically comparable
• Knowledge of archaeoinformatics methods (e.g. statistical analysis of archaeological findings/finds using R or another statistics programme).
• Proficiency in common vector drawing programmes

Advantages for you:

• Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
• Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
• If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
• As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
• From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme ( VBL ), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity . We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions. Part-time options are generally available.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr Angelika Lohwasser ( [email protected] ). Have we sparked your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 2025-07-25 at: University of Münster
Institute of Egyptology and Coptology. Please send your application as a PDF file to [email protected] . Please note that we cannot consider applications in any other format. Reference number: 2025_07_08