Research Fellow in Archaeobotany

Job title:

Research Fellow in Archaeobotany

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe UCL Institute of Archaeology is recognised as one of the leading academic departments of Archaeology and Heritage in the world. It is the largest department within its field in the UK. It offers a uniquely stimulating environment with more than 60 staff leading high-quality research across the globe. We are at the forefront of global archaeology, conservation and heritage studies and have well-equipped laboratory facilities for archaeological science.Visit to find out more.About the roleApplications are now being sought for a Research Fellow to support the ERC-awarded and UKRI-underwritten project “DREAM: Discovering the (R)Evolution of Eurasian Metallurgy: Social and Environmental Impact of the Bronze Age Steppes Metal-Driven Economy”. The project is based at the UCL Institute of Archaeology, with collaborative networks spanning UK, Europe, US and Central Asia. The project started in October 2024 and will run until September 2029.This post-holder will work closely with the PI and will be expected to conduct high quality archaeological and archaeobotanical research on Bronze Age Eurasian Steppe human-environment interactions. The primary responsibility of the post-holder is to collect and analyse archaeobotanical materials (primarily macrobotanical, with reference to microbotanical remains as appropriate) from Bronze Age sites in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and beyond, where access allows (this will require spending periods of study in this region, at archaeological excavations and in state archives), the analysis of which will contribute to answering the research questions of the project, and to bring these to publication.The post is full-time (36.5 hours per week) with the possibility to work from home one day per week. The post is available from 1st May 2025 and is funded for 2 years until 30th April 2027.Further details about the role can be found in the job description and person specification in the link below.About youThe successful candidate will have a PhD in Archaeobotany with experience in the analysis of archaeobotanical materials (primarily macrobotanical), preferable with experience in wood charcoal. This appointment will involve periods of fieldwork in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. We particularly encourage candidates with a demonstrable interest in Bronze Age archaeology and archaeobotany to apply.Informal enquiries about the role can be sent to Dr Miljana Radivojević at .Queries regarding the application process should be sent to Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) at .To apply for the vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button.Candidates are asked to upload the following documents:

• A CV including your academic and employment history, and any additional relevant skills
• A Cover Letter providing examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria of the post
• Evidence of qualifications

Please refer to the application process in the job description for guidance on completing your cover letter.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more.This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:54:15 GMT

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