Lecturer (Archaeological Science)

To undertake research in line with the research strategy and targets of Archaeology and Palaeoecology within The School of Natural and Built Environment, The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) and in line with Queen’s University vision of world class leadership and impact on society.

The specific field for this post is Archaeological Science, with expertise in either biomolecular archaeology, bio-geochemistry and/or geoarchaeology.

This is an exciting time to join the team in Archaeology and Palaeoecology, where the discipline has had >£6m of investment through DfE and UKRI/AHRC (CapCo and RICHES) in new facilities and equipment for globally leading state-of-the-art archaeological science. This includes renovation and enhancement of facilities in geochronology, bio-geochemistry, Micro CT and materials analysis. We seek candidates who can capitalise on this investment, with the role offering an opportunity to build a research profile for our laboratories and capitalise on the strategic opportunity these investments bring for student experience and training.

The successful applicant will primarily join the School’s team in delivering the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Archaeology and Palaeoecology, with teaching and research experience to complement and enhance the existing cross-disciplinary programmes of the School overall. The successful applicant will be expected to complement the existing period- and methods-based expertise of the team, and contribute broadly to practical skills development and teaching in prehistoric and historic archaeology, fieldwork and theory; they may also develop specialist modules in line with the curriculum and their own research expertise.

Additionally, they will be expected to recruit and supervise postgraduate research students, assist the team in the continuous improvement of curriculum content, student employability and widening the overall student experience through interdisciplinary projects, to achieve outstanding learning outcomes. They may also be required to contribute to teaching at postgraduate level across the range of disciplinary expertise and joint programmes offered by the School.

About the person

The successful applicant should demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Hold a PhD in archaeology or closely cognate discipline, relevant to archaeological science.
• Demonstrate professional research experience within archaeological science to include either biomolecular archaeology bio-geochemistry and or geoarchaeology.
• Evidence of experience in delivering high quality teaching in archaeology at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level through the medium of English.
• Evidence of published work in relevant areas of archaeology/archaeological science in peer reviewed/referred journals.
• Track record of independent research and/or significant contribution to team led research, including high level outcomes/outputs.
• Provide a history, commensurate with career stage, of applying for and obtaining peer reviewed research income from research councils and other relevant funding bodies.
• Developed plans for future research and research funding applications.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

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