Research Associate in Medieval Bioarchaeology (ENDURE)

The School of History, Archaeology and Religion is seeking to recruit a Research Associate in Medieval Bioarchaeology.

You will join the research project ‘Urban Life in a Time of Crisis: Enduring Urban Lifeways in Later Medieval England’ (ENDURE) led by Ben Jervis (Leicester), working with Richard Madgwick (Cardiff). ENDURE combines archaeological data and archaeological science to ask how urban lifeways were transformed by the 14th-15th century crises. Focussing on English small towns, ENDURE asks why some elements of everyday life persisted, whilst others were changed irreversibly. ENDURE applies a multi-scalar methodology to reconstructing urban lifeways (www.enduringurbanism.wordpress.com).

The role entails the collation and analysis of a large dataset of zooarchaeological and isotopic data resulting from investigations in English medieval small towns. This will comprise a mixture of new analyses and the collation of data from published and unpublished zooarchaeological reports. In particular, you will undertake novel multi-isotope (Carbon, Nitrogen, Strontium Oxygen and Sulphur) analysis of faunal remains. The role requires visits to museums, archives and facilities across England.

You will have experience of undertaking zooarchaeological analysis, the preparation of samples for isotope analysis and analysis of isotopic data. Expertise in British later medieval archaeology is desirable, as are prior experience of working with large databases and links to heritage organisations. You should have (or be close to completion of) a PhD in a relevant subject area (or equivalent research experience). Applicants should also have excellent communication and IT skills, including the ability to present complex and specialist professional concepts clearly and confidently to others, using high-level skills and a range of media.

Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6). It is not anticipated that an appointment be made above Point 32, £39,347 per annum. 

This is a full time post, fixed term for 42 months.

Career Pathway: Research.

For informal enquiries regarding this post, please contact Dr Richard Madgwick (MadgwickRD3@cardiff.ac.uk)

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Closing Date: Friday, 22 March 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

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