POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER (environmental archaeology) ‘Rewilding’ project

Oxford Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in Europe. We work on the most exciting and varied projects and can offer long term employment and real opportunities for career development. We are interested in hearing from applicants at varying stages in their career.

The Position:

We are seeking a Post -Doctoral Researcher, for a four- year post, to join our highly successful and respected Rewilding project.  The successful candidate will work with lead investigator Anwen Cooper, primarily as an environmental archaeology specialist and a key contact with contemporary wildlife specialists in carrying out research on the ‘Rewilding’ later prehistory: Bronze and Iron Age ecologies from the perspective of the wild project.

The ‘Rewilding’ project will trial a new mode of industry-led cross-sector research in exploring later prehistoric wildlife and its relevance to contemporary ecological debates.

A PhD relating to the archaeology of north-west Europe, preferably prehistory, is required

For full details and to apply, please see our website https://oxfordarchaeology.com/vacancies or please contact Dr Anwen Cooper by email in the first instance for further information: rewilding@oxfordarchaeology.com 

You can also apply here by completing an application form and submitting a CV and cover letter: https://oxfordarchaeology.com/jobapplication

Applicants should be members, or eligible for membership, of the CIfA, preferably at the ACIfA level.

In return, we offer an exciting range of employee benefits.

Employee benefits:

• Competitive salary £34,596 (appointments will be made on the basis of demonstrated ability, previous experience and CIfA membership if appropriate).  
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 3 concessionary days at Christmas.
• Training including placements, and opportunities for career progression.
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees (if you are not a member, or wish to upgrade, we will give paid time and support).

Closing Date: 5^th June 2022.  Applications will be considered on receipt.

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