3 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships: Ancient Proteins 853 views

The Department of Archaeology at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (MPI-SHH) is currently offering up to three 2-year funded Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Ancient Proteins.

About the fellowship:

• The selected candidates will develop a programme of research in collaboration with their supervisors, will take leadership of that programme, and will see the research through to publication.
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the Department of Archaeology are extendable in exceptional circumstances, such as when postdoctoral researchers demonstrate significant success in terms of their research programme, publication output and commitment to the building and success of the department.
• A flexible start date is offered but ideally aim to make appointments by spring 2020.
• The successful applicant will be provided with intellectual, technical and resource support for the development of world-leading research, and will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and group leaders.
• Postdoctoral Research Fellows are sought to develop methods and applications in ancient protein research, including 1) Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry; 2) palaeoproteomics; and 3) bioinformatics.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have or be about to obtain a PhD degree or qualification equivalent in Proteomics, Genetics, Biochemistry, Evolutionary Biology or Archaeological Science or a closely related field.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publication and experience with various laboratory techniques in the biological sciences or archaeological sciences.
• An interest in developing and advancing the study of ancient proteins.
• An interest in developing new methodological approaches in ancient proteomics.
• Training and experience in proteomic laboratory research, maintenance, and management.
• Training and experience in the application of the latest statistical and bioinformatics approaches for the analysis of proteomic data.

Applications:

• Apply by submitting a cover letter expressing experience and interest in the topic, a research proposal (3 pages maximum, not including references and figures), CV, and undergraduate, Master’s and PhD transcripts. Three referees should also submit reports.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 10 January, 2020 and should be available to attend the recruitment workshop and interviews in Jena, Germany 3-4 March, 2020.