Research assistant (fixed-term contract) in the research projects headed by Professor Rubina Raja, School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University - Vacancy at Aarhus University

The School of Culture and Society, Faculty of Arts, Aarhus University (AU), we are looking to recruit a fixed-term research assistant (25 hour per week) for the period 1 January 2027 to 30 September 2027.

Place of employment: Department of History and Classical Studies, Institute for Culture and Society, Aarhus University, Jens Chr. Skous Vej 5, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
 

The position
The successful candidate is expected to work closely with Professor Rubina Raja, on several tasks, including:

• supporting large research/publication projects (including copyediting and indexing)
• carrying out data collection, data management and analysis (under supervision)
• performing research tasks within the area of classical archaeology, e.g. literature searches and image processing
• supporting processes in connection with funding applications/reporting to funding agencies.

Qualifications

Applicants are expected to have the following qualifications:

• an MA in classical archaeology
• Proven experience in archaeology and cultural heritage of the Eastern Mediterranean, Near East and Western Asia
• fluency in English (spoken and written)
• knowledge of other modern languages such as French, German and Italian
• excellent attention to detail, including in terms of copyediting, proofreading, and information gathering, including source-critical approache
• experience with editorial work and copyediting
• flexibility and the ability of make shifts in focus depending on amounts and importance of assignments and deadlines
• a methodological and structured approach to work, and exceptional organisational skills
• excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines, including in relation to publication projects
• excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, including in terms of coordinating complex data collection processes and publication processes with other team members.

Applicants who can document experience from similar roles will have an advantage.

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