Half-time Research Associate in Maritime Zooarchaeology

McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research

Salary: £27,183-£35,469 pa, pro rata

Limit of Tenure applies*

The successful applicant will contribute to a new research project on “Ancient DNA, Cod and the Origins of Commercial Trade in Medieval Europe” funded by the Leverhulme Trust as a collaboration between the Universities of Cambridge and Hull. You will liaise with project collaborators, compile and analyse zooarchaeological data and participate in disseminating results. You will have a PhD and practical experience in zooarchaeology and proficiency with databases. Knowledge of modern European languages, coastal and island archaeology, stable isotope analysis and/or a DNA analysis is desirable, as is experience working in an international European research team.

Salary will start at £27,183 per annum pro rata. The post is half-time for three years, from 1 January 2010 or shortly thereafter.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr James Barrett (jhb41@cam.ac.uk). Further particulars and an application form (PD18) may be obtained from Ms Sara Harrop, McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research (tel. 44 1223 339284; email: slh30@cam.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is Monday 23 November 2009.

* Limit of tenure: until 31 December 2012

Quote Reference: JC05927, Closing Date: 23 November 2009
Interview Date(s): Early December 2009