The Fruits of Eurasia: Domestication and Dispersal (FEDD) project in the Department of Archaeology at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (MPI-SHH), is announcing a new vacancy for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. The researcher will study the spread of cultivated crops along the ancient Silk Road through archaeobotancial investigations and urban centers along the ancient trade routes.
Duration: 3 years
Tasks and responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will play a central role in the project and its outputs.
- They will be expected to actively analyze and sort macrobotanical samples in the laboratory in Jena, and independently compile information from historical, archaeological, and agronomic studies to interpret the results.
- The researcher will work under the supervision of Dr. Spengler, but is expected to have a sufficient skillset to function independently.
- The candidate is expected to help coordinate work-study students and graduate students, who are associated with the same project.
Requirements:
Essential:
- PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, Plant Biology, or Ecology, scholars with previous experience in the agronomic sciences or evolutionary ecology will be considered
- Familiarity with plant taxonomy and morphological studies. Previous experience does not have to be limited to archaeobotanical investigations, and scholars with paleontological or plant systematics backgrounds will be considered
- A strong publications record and demonstration of research competence
Advantageous:
- Experience with archaeobotanical studies of Eurasia
- Experience with palynology and/or wood charcoal identification
- Interest in conducting field research in Central Asia
- Archaeological experience in Central Asia and knowledge of the history of archaeology in this region
- A strong plant taxonomy background, preferably with familiarity of the Inner Asian flora
- Russian fluency or competence
How to apply:
Apply online and application should include:
- Cover letter specifying qualifications and reasons for interest in the post
- CV including all the applicant’s publications and any relevant merits
- Contact information of 3 referees (not necessary for this position)
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Organization | Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (MPI-SHH) |
Country | Germany |
Fellowship Level | Postdoctoral |
Subject areas | Anthropology, Archaeology, Plant Biology, Ecology |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | November 30, 2019 |
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