Research Associate x2
University College London -UCL Institute of Archaeology
Full Time The appointment will be on UCL Grade 7. The salary range will be £32,375 to £39,132 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
We are seeking 2 Research Associates to work with Professor Dorian Fuller on the "Comparative Pathways to Agriculture (ComPAg) research program", a 5 year project funded by the European Research Council. The ComPAg research programme will produce the first global comparative synthesis of the convergent evolution of domesticated plants and early agricultural systems based primarily on empirical archaeobotanical data.
The principal duty and responsibility of the Research Associates will be carrying out archaeobotanical research on plant macro-remains, both in the field and laboratory, with a focus on either Southern Asia or Africa and Western Asia. The Research Associates will also be expected to collaborate on taxon-based analyses with other research associates employed at UCL and visiting researchers collaborating with the ComPAg research programme.
The post is funded for 5 years in the first instance.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Archaeology with a background and field experience in archaeobotany and field sampling.
Laboratory experience in archaeobotany (macro-remains), and experience with the identification of Eurasian or Africa taxa is also essential. A knowledge of agricultural weed flora studies and weed ecology is desirable.
UCL vacancy reference: 1331352
Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button below.
Your application should include a CV, which you will need to upload, stating your academic and employment history and additional relevant skills. You should outline in your personal statement/cover letter your reasons for applying and why you think you are a strong candidate for the post.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process please contact Louisa Goldsmith, l.goldsmith@ucl.ac.uk .
Closing Date: 31/5/2013
Interviews are expected to take place during the week beginning 10 June 2013.
Latest time for the submission of applications: 5pm.
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