Postdoctoral Position in Viking-age Archaeology

Aarhus University

Posted: 6 August 2026 - Aarhus, Denmark

About this opening

The Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies at Aarhus University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for an 18-month position in Viking-age archaeology. The role involves contributing to the IDUN project, which examines the relationship between biological sex and identity in Viking-age burial practices. Applicants should have a PhD in archaeology or a related field, with experience in burial archaeology and gender archaeology. The position requires fluency in English and offers opportunities for collaboration and research dissemination. The deadline for applications is September 3, 2026, with an expected start date of February 1, 2027.

Position details

  • Role area: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Archaeology
  • Research topic: Viking-age archaeology
  • Language: English
  • Start date: 1 February 2027
  • Application deadline: 3 September 2026