Research Fellow Archaeological Science (RICHeS Scientist)

The purpose of this role is to support the work of the RICHeS programme at QUB providing research and access to archaeological and heritage science. The RICHeS Scientist (Research Fellow) will be a highly productive, ambitious and collaborative member of the RICHeS Heritage Science team based in Archaeology and Palaeoecology of the School of Natural and Built Environment. They will collaborate with partners and external stakeholders to provide access, advice and conduct defined research relating to heritage materials and their wider context in our world class laboratories. The primary responsibility of this role will be in materials characterisation, including isotope geochemistry, chemical and elemental analysis, and the development of mass spectrometry techniques as a part of the RICHeS programme (https://www.riches.ukri.org).

The Research Fellow work will cross-cut two core areas of research: (i) radiocarbon dating and isotope geochemistry; and (ii) material, elemental and chemical characterisation and analysis. Successful applicants will have responsibilities in independent and directed research, supervision of technical analysis, assisting in the planning and day-to-day management of RICHeS facilities, collaborations, and outreach.

About the person:

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Have a PhD in Materials Characterisation.
• Established expertise and proven portfolio in materials characterisation research.
• Technical expertise in chemical and elemental analysis, isotope geochemistry and/or mass spectrometricmethods.
• Post-doctoral research experience in archaeological or heritage science.
• Proven ability to publish in national/international journals (commensurate with stage of career).
• Working effectively as part of a research team in the development and promotion of the heritage science.
• Track-record of independent research and/or significant contributions to team-led research, including high-leveloutcomes/outputs

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 document on our website.

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