Professorship in Archaeology of the Roman Provinces (100%) (open rank)<br/>(Successor to Prof. Dr. Christa Ebnöther) 100%

Bern

Key information

Publication date:25 December 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Bern

Job summary

The University of Bern is hiring a Professor of Roman Provinces Archaeology. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for collaboration.

Tasks

Lead research and teaching in Roman provinces archaeology.
Focus on early periods and transformation processes in archaeology.
Collaborate with national institutions and academic departments.

Skills

PhD or equivalent qualifications required, with teaching experience.
Strong background in empirical and digital research methods.
Ability to teach in German within two years.

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Faculty of Philosophy and History
Start of employment: February 1, 2027 or by agreement
As of February 1, 2027 or the next possible date, a professorship in Archaeology of the Roman Provinces is to be filled at the Institute of Archaeological Sciences of the Faculty of Philosophy and History at the University of Bern.

The person to be hired is internationally recognized in research and teaching. A broadly based research profile in the archaeology of the Roman provinces with a focus on the northern and western provinces is expected. A temporal focus on the earlier periods is desired, with special attention to transformation processes. Solid expertise in empirical and digital research methods is an advantage. The person represents the archaeology of the Roman provinces in teaching across the entire temporal and methodological spectrum. The person to be hired is internationally recognized in research and teaching, has experience in university didactics, archaeological field research, personnel management, and has experience in acquiring third-party funding.

Collaboration within the institute and the new department is expected, as well as cooperation with national bodies and cantonal archaeology offices. Willingness to collaborate with other faculty institutions and university research centers is also desired.

For an appointment to a full or associate professorship, a habilitation or habilitation-equivalent achievements must be demonstrated; for hiring as an assistant professor with tenure track, a well-advanced habilitation project or equivalent achievements are required.
The ability and willingness to teach and supervise in German are required. If the ability to teach and supervise in German is not already present, it is expected to be acquired within two years.

In its hiring practice, the University of Bern is committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity. It particularly aims to increase the proportion of women in academic leadership positions. Furthermore, job sharing and dual career options are promoted. The University of Bern welcomes applications from people with disabilities, people of color, and people who belong to ethnic minorities in the Swiss context.

The following application documents must be submitted electronically in a single PDF file to the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Philosophy and History by December 14, 2025 (application deadline) (extended until January 5, 2026):