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- Manchester
Ansök senast: 2024-11-22
Research Associate - Palaeoenvironmental context of the Palaeolithic Archaeology in the Namib Sand Sea
We invited applications for a research associate position, working with an international team of Quaternary Scientists, Physical Geographers and Archaeologists, and to be based within the Department of Geography, School of Environment, Education and Development at the University of Manchester (UK). Funding availability unfortunately does not cover visa fees to work in the UK for international applicants. There will be periodic research visits to the Luminescence Laboratory at the University of Sheffield (UK) and fieldwork in the northern Namib Sand Sea in Namibia. The position is funded by the Leverhulme Trust Research Grant “PANS: Palaeoenvironmental context of Palaeolithic Archaeology in the Namib Sand Sea”. The research associate will be supervised by Dr Abi Stone (University of Manchester), with work in Sheffield supported by Professor Mark Bateman and a laboratory technician. The position is fixed term for 48 months with a start data of 10th February 2025. We are committed to facilitating and supporting ongoing training for this research associate to support their career development as an early career researcher.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr. Abi Stone
Email: abi.stone@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
