Postdoctoral Positions – Viking Age Uppsala

About the Position

Uppsala University invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researcher positions at the Centre of Excellence for The World in the Viking Age (WIVA), hosted by the Department of Archaeology, Ancient History and Conservation. These two-year, full-time posts offer early-career researchers the opportunity to explore the global networks, interactions, and cultural exchanges of the Viking Age (c. 750–1050 CE). Under the leadership of Professor Neil Price and co-directors Docents Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson and John Ljungkvist, WIVA promotes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the Viking Age beyond Eurocentric narratives, connecting Scandinavia with Afro-Eurasian worlds along the Silk Roads. The fellows will develop independent research within WIVA’s thematic framework while contributing to teaching and collaboration within the department’s vibrant academic community.

Position Details

Position: Two Postdoctoral Researcher Positions
Institution: Uppsala University
Department: Department of Archaeology, Ancient History and Conservation
Research Field: Viking Age Studies / Archaeology / Global History
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Number of Posts: 2
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (2 years)
Start Date (Anticipated): 1 February 2026 or as agreed
Working Hours: 100%
Salary Range: Individual salary based on qualifications
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Viking Age archaeology and global connections
Norse diaspora and Silk Roads interactions
Late Iron Age cultural networks (c. 400–1050 CE)
Material culture and contact zones in Afro-Eurasian contexts
Interdisciplinary heritage and historical studies

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Archaeology, History, or a related discipline (awarded no earlier than 2022).
Demonstrated independent research achievement and relevant publications.
Proficiency in English for research and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

Research experience in Viking Age studies or Silk Roads archaeology.
Interdisciplinary background in global history, material culture, or environmental archaeology.
Strong collaborative and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct original research aligned with WIVA’s mission on global interactions in the Viking Age.
Contribute up to 20% teaching and supervision at MA level.
Publish research outcomes and participate in WIVA workshops, seminars, and outreach.
Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration across archaeology, history, and heritage studies.