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Ansök senast: 2024-11-11

Research Associate in the Economy of the Roman Fens (Internal only) (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Publicerad 2024-09-12

Internal applicants to the university only.

The Fenscapes Project is seeking to appoint a Research Associate to lead the enhanced analysis of Roman period plant and animal remains from the Fens of eastern England.The post-holder will be responsible for developing new insights into the economy of the Roman Fens based upon synthetic statistical analyses of environmental archaeological data.The post-holder will also work with the Fenscapes team to explore connections between their analyses and comparable datasets for the Later Iron Age and early medieval periods.

Key responsibilities

  • Collation of new database of robust archaeobotanical and zooarchaeological assemblage data from across the study area, including liaison for external sources.
  • Statistical analysis of the new dataset to identify trends in resource production, redistribution and consumption during the Roman period.
  • Working with the Fenscapes team to identify economic spatiotemporal patterns in tandem with the GIS resource that is a primary output of the wider project.
  • Working with the Fenscapes team to identify archaeological assemblages that merit additional radiocarbon dating or scientific analyses to further the project aims.
  • Provide support, where appropriate, for outreach and public engagement activities led by the Fenscapes Project.
  • Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.

    Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

    The deadline is Midnight on Wednesday 25th September 2024 (UK time). Interviews will take place in person the week commencing 30th September 2024.

    Any enquiries about the role should be sent to Rachel Ballantyne at .

    The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

    The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.