Location: | York |
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Salary: | £35,308 to £43,155 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 22nd March 2023 |
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Closes: | 5th April 2023 |
Job Ref: | 12094 |
Role Description
Department
The Department of Archaeology at the University of York is ranked 18th in the world in the QS rankings. We are based in both the King’s Manor in the heart of the historic city of York and at Heslington West campus. Our vibrant community consists of over 90 staff and over 600 students, with growing international representation. We carry out international, impact-oriented and interdisciplinary teaching and research of the highest quality through our strong network of partnerships. The student experience is of paramount importance to the Department and we maintain a high level of student satisfaction. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at our core and we promote a collegial environment in which staff and students feel supported and valued.
Role
The Department of Archaeology at the University of York is seeking a postdoctoral research associate (aDNA) to work on the ERC funded project “COMMIOS: Communities and Connectivities: Iron Age Britons and their Continental Neighbours” led by Professor Ian Armit. The project is a collaboration with the Reich Laboratory at Harvard Medical School, SUERC (University of Glasgow) and BGS (Keyworth).
The postholder will conduct individual and collaborative research in ancient DNA analysis, the writing up of research results and their dissemination through scientific publications, seminar and conference presentations. The postholder will liaise closely with colleagues at Harvard over all aspects of ancient DNA analysis.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Ian Armit on ian.armit@york.ac.uk
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork.
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