About the role

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator team to strategise and coordinate the sampling and analysis of both existing and new multi-material assemblages in the Caribbean. You will lead analytical work in both the Caribbean and the UK, contributing significantly to the project's outputs. Your responsibilities will include identifying appropriate faunal and botanical datasets, coordinating analytical efforts with project collaborators, and advancing novel approaches to diverse bioarchaeological datasets.

Additionally, you will interpret research data related to the project's foodways strand and collaborate with the research team to disseminate findings through publications and presentations at national and international conferences. The role also encompasses project management and administrative duties, as well as supporting the professional development of team members.

About you

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in archaeological science, zooarchaeology, biomolecular approaches, or a closely related discipline. You will have a developing international profile with a proven track record of lead-author publications in archaeological science. Expertise in working with archaeozoological datasets is essential, along with experience in developing and advancing methods and theories in the field. While knowledge of Caribbean archaeology and proficiency in Spanish are desirable, they are not mandatory.

You should demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information effectively. A proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research team is crucial. A commitment to continuous professional development, along with project management skills, will be advantageous. Flexibility to travel for extended periods, particularly to the Caribbean for fieldwork and analysis, is required.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Alice Samson on [email protected].

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

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