Postdoctoral Research Associate in Archaeology

2 weeks ago

Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

**Postdoctoral Research Associate in Archaeology** **(**Job Number**:23002235**)**

Department of Archaeology

Grade 7: - £37,099 - £44,263 per annum

Fixed Term - Full Time

**Contract Duration**: 3 years

**Contracted Hours per Week**: 35

**Closing Date**: 08-Mar-2024, 5:59:00 PM

**Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement**: Not Applicable.

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**The Role and Department**

**The Department**

**The Role**

The successful applicant will be expected to conduct fieldwork, write up fieldwork reports, organize post-excavation analyses, create a geospatial database with OSL and radiocarbon measurements, and liaising with the other PDRA who will be engaged with dating and geomorphological aspects of the project. The applicant will also author and collaborate with the rest of the project team in the production of journal articles, participate in national and international conferences, and create and regularly update the project website and social media accounts.

**Key responsibilities**:

- To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
- To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.
- To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
- To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.
- To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
- To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.
- To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
- To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
- To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.
- To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.
- To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students.
- To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
- To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
- To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.

This post is fixed term for 36 months, as the funding is available from 01/06/24 for this fixed period only; the project is time limited and will end on 31/05/27

The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project wh

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