Research Assistant/Associate in Archaeology (Fieldwork)

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Salary
Research Assistant: £33,951 to £35,608 per annum.
Research Associate: £36,636 to £38,784 per annum.

The Role
As a Fieldwork Research Assistant/Associate you will be a highly productive, ambitious and collaborative member of the CLASS team. Based in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology (HCA) at Newcastle University, you will collaborate with other members of the project team, including those based at Northumbria University. You will conduct research on the archaeology of northern Bernicia (northern Northumberland), using desk-top methodologies to identify sites and landscapes that will be targeted for further investigation through original fieldwork. You will be responsible for designing and delivering the archaeological fieldwork programme, which will primarily comprise geophysical and topographic surveys. Working alongside colleagues from Northumbria University, you will also assist in the collection of palaeoenvironmental data when necessary. You will oversee development of the project GIS, and provide day-to-day management of archaeological fieldwork, and related collaboration and outreach. You should have a proven track record of delivering programmes of archaeological remote sensing, including geophysical survey data collection and processing, and topographic/photogrammetric survey. Experience of using a UAV (drone) for archaeological research, an A2 Certificate of Competence Qualification, and up-to-date Visual Line of Sight Training are all desirable.

The end date of this post is 30th September 2029 which would be a maximum of 36-month fixed-term, full-time appointment. The candidate will start work on 1st October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Flexible working requests are welcome, but the postholder must be willing to travel for fieldwork and other research/engagement activities as part of the project.

For the duration of the project, you will be reporting to Dr Duncan Wright duncan.wright@ncl.ac.uk. We want you to feel confident when applying for a position with Newcastle University. If you would like an informal discussion to clarify any points, please contact Dr Wright at the email address above. We are committed to making the process accessible to everyone and can provide additional support and adjustments to meet your needs.

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