OeAW - Discovering the future
Austria's largest non-university research and science institution, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task to "promote science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, today the OeAW has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.
For over 140 years, OeHI Rome has served as an interface between Austrian research on Italy and Italian research on Austria. It operates an important subject-specific research library. Numerous international institutes in Rome, together with the Italian university and research landscape, offer opportunities for cooperation and networking between research projects and individual researchers. Since 2025, the OeHI has been operating as a science-oriented unit under the umbrella of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and serves as a branch of the ÖAW.
Head of the Austrian Historical Institute in Rome (f/m/x)
Job ID: OeHI152ADM125
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) is seeking a scientifically proven personality to head the Austrian Historical Institute in Rome (OeHI Rome) as of 1 January 2027.
Head of the Austrian Historical Institute in Rome (f/m/x)
(Full-time employee)
(Office)
Your Tasks
- Strategic and operational management of the OeHI Rome in close cooperation with the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW)
- Supporting guests and scholarship holders of the OeHI Rome
- Implementing and further developing the institute's profile as a central interface for promoting the presence of Austrian research in Italy
- Organisation and support of scientific meetings, conferences and symposia in cooperation with national and international partner institutions
- Systematic maintenance and expansion of scientific cooperation with research institutions in Austria, Italy and internationally
- Editorial responsibility for the institute's own journal ‘Römische Historische Mitteilungen’and publication series
- Further development of the research library of the OeHI Rome
- Targeted public relations work to strengthen the visibility of the OeHI Rome in Italy and in Austria
- Coordination and support of international research projects related to Rome and Italy
- Proactive, independent acquisition of third-party funding for the OeHI Rome
Your Profile
- Completed degree in humanities, social sciences or cultural studies with relevant doctorate and proven outstanding academic qualifications
- Proven experience in managing academic institutions and/or research projects, including budget and administrative responsibility
- In-depth knowledge of the Austrian and Italian academic landscape
- Experience in acquiring third-party funding and organising academic events
- High level of social, communication and intercultural skills
- Business fluent German and Italian, good English skills desirable
Our Offer
For this position, we offer an annual gross salary including foreign allowance of at least €95,000 on a full-time basis, with a willingness to pay above this amount for appropriate previous experience and qualifications.
The place of employment is Rome/Italy – continuous on-site presence is required. The position is initially limited to five years, with the option of extension.
Interested persons are requested to send their complete application documents (CV, list of publications, description of previous scientific and administrative activities, and a concept for the further development of the ÖHI Rome in scientific and administrative terms) by 15. January 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application!
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Contact
Sibylle Wentker | sibylle.wentker@oeaw.ac.at
Zentrale Verwaltung | 1010 Vienna, Austria
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences | https://www.oeaw.ac.at/
