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September 24, 2024
Universiteit Leiden
Leiden
OTHER
PhD Candidate in the field of Palaeolithic Archaeology
Vacaturenr.
15158
Functie-categorie
Ph D-posities
Omvang (fte)
1,0
Extern/intern
Extern
Locatie
Leiden
Geplaatst op
24 september 2024
Sluitingsdatum
15 november 2024
The Department of World Archaeology, Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, is looking for a Ph D Candidate in the field of Palaeolithic Archaeology to join a project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) and carried out at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University.
Project Description
The Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, seeks to appoint a full-time Ph D candidate to carry out research in Paleolithic Archaeology. The successful candidate will join the Department of World Archaeology of our Faculty. The research should lead you to obtain a Ph D within a four-year timeframe (1.0 FTE).
The Ph D candidate will be supervised by Dr Wei Chu (PI), Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University. The Ph D candidate’s research is part of the ERC-funded Consolidator grant: HOME: Palaeolithic shelters in East-Central Europe.
The HOME project is divided into four interconnected Work Packages (WP) The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to WP4 where we will collect primary data on shelter use from karstic deposits in the Carpathians, under the supervision of the PI and in collaboration with other team members and make substantive contributions to other work packages.
Key tasks
- Investigate patterns of human cave exploitation in the Carpathians during the Late Pleistocene.
- Conduct collaborative and novel research field research in the field of Palaeolithic Archaeology.
- Conduct research activities, including sample collection, processing, and analyses with project partners in Eastern Central Europe;
- Managing, analyzing and integrating various types of archaeological, isotopic, and spatial datasets;
- Contribute to the overall aims of the HOME Project;
- Publish and present the work in international peer-reviewed journals and to academic and professional audiences, both independently and with team members;
- Actively participate in discussions at the faculty, department, and research group level on research innovation;
- Follow Ph D courses based on an individual training and supervision plan, including through the Graduate School;
- Obtain a Ph D by publishing several articles in peer-reviewed academic journals on a topic related to the research topics outlined above within a four-year timeframe.
- Master’s degree completed by the time of the appointment in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field;
- Demonstrable ability and enthusiasm for innovative and inter-disciplinary research in one or more of the above fields;
- Experience with quantitative research methods;
- Availability to travel and conduct fieldwork outside the Netherlands;
- Demonstrable good time-management, organizational, and communication skills;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in an organized and results-oriented fashion;
- The Ph D thesis will be written in English and therefore excellent command of English is required;
- Drivers license and competency in Romanian (or willingness to learn) are desirable.
Our faculty
The future of the past begins at Leiden University. The Faculty of Archaeology is internationally leading for its research, home to a broad array of specializations and notable for its strong connection between teaching and research. Home to over 500 students in the multidisciplinary world of Archaeology, the Faculty, and its researchers from all areas of the archaeological field, determine the future of archaeological research. More information about our university and our faculty can be found at: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/archaeology
We offer
The selected candidate will be appointed for 4 years in total: initially for a 1-year trial period, followed by an extension of 3 more years, in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
The salary is the standard offered to Ph D researchers in the Netherlands in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities (P scale: P0 to P3 = €2770 - €3539 gross per month).
Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions.
All our Ph D students are embedded in the Graduate School of Archaeology. Our graduate school and Leiden University offer several Ph D training courses at various levels.
Diversity
Leiden University attaches great importance to diversity and therefore welcomes applications from people who are currently under-represented at Leiden.
Information
For more information about the content of this vacancy, please contact Dr Wei Chu w.chu@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For other matters, please contact Human Resources HR@arch.leidenuniv.nl
More information about Leiden University can be found at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en.
Apply
You can apply via the 'Apply' button. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2024.
Applications must be submitted via Success Factors. The position is envisaged to start in February 2025, but a slightly later start date is possible.
Please attach the following additional documents as one PDF file, stating the job number above:
- Motivation letter, including your relevant interest and experience in the subject matter and in doing advanced research (max 1 page)
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
- A one-page research plan highlighting relevant experience and skills
- The names and addresses of two potential referees (no actual recommendation letters required at this stage).
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