"Assistant professorship in medieval and post-medieval archaeology"

The University of Zurich invites applications for an assistant professorship in medieval and post-medieval archaeology starting on 1 August 2027. After two temporary periods of employment of three years each, the position will become tenured on the condition that the candidate passes an evaluation process.

Candidates are expected to have an outstanding academic record in teaching and research in medieval and post-medieval archaeology. They must have a research focus in the field of medieval archaeology; experience in the field of post-medieval archaeology would be desirable. Familiarity in the study of architecture and monuments is an asset. In teaching, candidates are expected to cover the discipline in all its thematic and methodological breadth.

The professorship is expected to provide innovative research impulses while developing perspectives for the archaeology of the Middle Ages and more recent periods. It will conduct field research and introduce digital documentation and analysis methods into research and teaching. In addition to acquiring third-party funding, the professorship is expected to engage in research and teaching collaborations with other professorships at a new, yet-to-be established department at the University of Zurich, which will bring together archaeology, classical philology and ancient studies. In addition, the professorship will foster collaboration with medieval disciplines at the University of Zurich and with Swiss archaeological and architectural heritage conservation.

Candidates must hold a PhD degree at the time of application and have an excellent record of academic achievements in the relevant field. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of their appointment.

The University of Zurich and Zurich as a university location offer a stimulating research and teaching environment with opportunities for professional exchange and cooperation. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer. In order to increase the gender diversity in leading academic positions, qualified women and individuals from other underrepresented groups in particular are encouraged to apply.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Corinna Reinhardt (corinna.reinhardt@archaeologie.uzh.ch).

The closing date for applications is 21 January 2026. Details on the application procedure are available on www.phil.uzh.ch/jobs.html.