Advanced Technician (Archaeological Laboratories)

The Role and the Department   

Archaeological Services Durham University provides archaeological services to the development industry. The range of activities conducted includes excavation, evaluation, geophysical survey, historic building recording, palaeoenvironmental archaeology, and consultancy. As part of the Archaeology Department, it also supports departmental teaching and research, for example through the provision of income generation, research fieldwork and post-excavation services, and student training programmes. The Department of Archaeology is one of the UK’s top Archaeology departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and the employability of our students.

Archaeological Services incorporates the specialist analysis of palaeoenvironmental remains, primarily recovered from archaeological excavations in northern England. It is based in laboratories in the Department of Archaeology in Durham City, where palaeoenvironmental samples and artefacts from our excavations are processed, assessed, analysed, and archives prepared. The laboratories are also used by staff and students from the Archaeology Department.

The purpose of the role is primarily to ensure the smooth functioning of the laboratories, such that personnel and resources are coordinated to enable excavation project deadlines to be met. The work includes liaison with a range of staff within Archaeological Services and the wider Department, organisation and supervision of laboratory activities, maintenance of laboratory resources, liaison with museums and councils and preparation of archaeological archives.

The successful candidate will of necessity be required to work in the laboratories in person. The post is available full time; applicants wishing to work part-time will be considered.

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