Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Archaeology 909 views

The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Umeå University is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher in environmental archaeology. The position will be for period of two years full-time (100%).

Research areas:

• Palynology
• Palaeoentomology
• Database-oriented research using SEAD or BugsCEP
• NIR spectroscopy and general vibrational spectroscopy
• Geoarchaeology/soil micromorphology
• Northern archaeology and environments

About the position:

• The selected postdoc will be primarily expected to conduct research in environmental archaeology in any relevant direction.
• The postdoc will contribute to the development of the research environment by participating in departmental seminars and related activities.
• The postdoc will be part of the Environmental Archaeological Laboratory (MAL) and the archaeology subject at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious studies.
• Connections to and collaboration within Humlab’s research focus areas are welcome.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have been awarded a doctorate or a foreign qualification deemed to be the equivalent of a doctorate is qualified for employment as a postdoctoral researcher.
• The applicant must not previously have been employed as a postdoc at Umeå University for more than a year within the same or equivalent discipline. The degree must be completed no more than three years before the closing date of the application unless special circumstances exist.
• Good writing and oral communication skills in English as well as good ability to work with others are also required for the position

Applications:

Apply online and the application must include the following documents in English:

• A letter of interest that states the applicant’s motivation for applying for the position and briefly explains how he or she meets the requirements for the position (1-3 pp)
• CV and validated copies of degree certificates (including date of thesis defence and its title, current and previous positions, grants, awards, research collaborations)
• A full publication list with electronic copies of 3-5 of the most relevant works, the PhD thesis included
• A research plan which describes the research which is to be carried out (2-3 pp)
• A list of 2-3 reference persons including their positions and contact details