Postdoctoral Research Associate (Pastoralists Lost)

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Pastoralists Lost)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

Job description
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This AHRC funded, full time post is available from 1 st June 2025 to 31 st January 2027 to support the work of Prof. Alan Outram (PI) and Dr Alex Pryor (Co-I)The postYou will work within the project team associated with the ‘Pastoralists Lost’ project (which includes DFG-funded collaborators at Kiel University, Germany, Prof. Cheryl Makarewicz PI) to undertake scientific analyses of faunal remains from prehistoric Central Asia.The aim of the project is to investigate stages of horse domestication in the context of the development of early pastoral societies in Northern Central Asia. This will principally involve sampling of horse and other animal teeth to undertake stable isotopic analyses of strontium and oxygen to aid the reconstruction of animal mobility patterns. LA-MC-ICPMS techniques will be applied under the supervision of Dr Alex Pryor.The post will include laboratory work involving the sampling of animal teeth and preparation for LA-MC-ICPMS analysis, interpretation of strontium and oxygen stable isotope data and collaboratively writing up these data for publication. The post may involve travel to Kazakhstan to select samples from archaeological faunal assemblages, and/or to Kiel, Germany to engage with project partners.About youYou will:

• possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study
• be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes
• be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies
• be able to undertake laboratory work associated with stable isotope analysis of archaeological faunal remains and assist with the interpretation and writing up of these data

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative CityFurther informationFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Prof. Alan Outram, a.k.outram@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 724398.

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Exeter

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:10:35 GMT

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