Senior Research Associate in Archaeology

4 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Recruitment Team Full time

This Senior Research Associate position is part of the School of Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Leicester. We are looking for a highly skilled researcher to lead our foodways project in the Caribbean.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for developing and executing research strategies, managing analytical studies, and coordinating fieldwork activities. Your expertise in archaeozoological datasets is essential, and experience in developing novel methodologies is vital.

You will also be expected to mentor colleagues, support administrative and project management tasks, and contribute to public engagement and knowledge exchange.

The salary for this role is estimated at £45,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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