[Sasnet] FW: PhD & Postdoctoral positions in Archaeological Sciences

[Wells, Christian]

PhD & Postdoctoral positions in Archaeological Sciences

 

Archaeometry and Archaeology of Ancient Glass Production as a Source for
Ancient Technology and Trade of Raw Materials

 

Earth and Environmental Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
(Belgium)

 

Applications are invited for two postdoctoral positions (maximum three
years) and one PhD position (four years fully funded) to join the
ARCHGLASS team as part of a European Research Council Starting Grant
research project, lead by prof. Patrick Degryse, in collaboration with
international research groups. 

 

 

A postdoctoral researcher in archaeology is expected to carry out the
subproject on glass material culture, typology and chronology. This
scholar will a.o. prospect for ancient texts on glass production and its
raw materials and will identify specific forms of glass that have been
assigned archaeologically (on typo-chronological or historical grounds)
to a specific region of production, next to suggesting original, own
research topics. His/her input is imperative for the integrated
reconstruction of the Hellenistic-Roman glass economy and to guarantee
true interdisciplinarity in the project. Other tasks are to take part in
the activities of the research team as a whole, including co-organizing
international meetings, joint editorial projects and grant applications,
presenting papers at international conferences and publishing in
international peer-reviewed (top) scientific media. 

 

A PhD in anthropology, archaeology, ancient history or archaeological
sciences and a background in archaeological science research are
required. Having worked previously on material culture studies and/or
glass studies is likewise required.

 

The candidate must be highly motivated, able to work in a team and
possess good social and communicative skills. A profile of outstanding
international (journal) publications as measured against research years
is looked for. However, candidates who are about to receive their PhD
are also welcome to apply. Fluent English and good ICT skills are
required. 

 

Written applications should be addressed to prof. Patrick Degryse and
should include

 

*	a curriculum vitae (please separate clearly work in progress
from actual results) 
*	a copy of the PhD certificate or a letter from the thesis
supervisor indicating the expected date of completion
*	a letter of motivation accompanied by a separate research
proposal containing a first attempt to specify in more detail how the
candidate intends to carry out the subproject (research topic,
objectives and approach) 
*	names for two academic references 

 

The preferred starting date is 1 May 2010. 

 

 

A postdoctoral researcher in archaeological sciences is expected to
carry out the subproject on isotope chemistry. This scholar will develop
analysis protocols for the different isotopes dealt with in this project
(Sr, Nd, Sb, Cu, B), custom-made to the physical-chemical properties of
archaeological glass next to sand and fluxes. His/her input is essential
for the introduction and application of (new) analytical techniques.
Other tasks are to take part in the activities of the research team as a
whole, including co-organizing international meetings, joint editorial
projects and grant applications, presenting papers at international
conferences and publishing in international peer-reviewed (top)
scientific media. 

 

A PhD in archaeometry, archaeological sciences or exact sciences
(chemistry, physics, geology etc) and a background in archaeological or
archaeological science research are required.

 

The candidate must be highly motivated, able to work in a team and
possess good social and communicative skills. A profile of outstanding
international (journal) publications as measured against research years
is looked for. However, candidates who are about to receive their PhD
are also welcome to apply. Experience with state-of-the-art geochemical
equipment is required. Having worked previously on isotope geochemistry,
material culture studies and/or glass chemistry are advantages. Fluent
English and good ICT skills are required. 

 

Written applications should be addressed to prof. Patrick Degryse and
should include

 

*	a curriculum vitae (please separate clearly work in progress
from actual results) 
*	a copy of the PhD certificate or a letter from the thesis
supervisor indicating the expected date of completion
*	a letter of motivation accompanied by a separate research
proposal containing a first attempt to specify in more detail how the
candidate intends to carry out the subproject (research topic,
objectives and approach) 
*	names for two academic references 

 

The preferred starting date is 1 May 2010. 

 

 

A PhD researcher is expected to carry out the subproject on the
mineralogical and geochemical characterisation of flux mineral resources
used in glass production. This scholar brings together information on
possible flux resources used for Hellenistic-Roman glass production, and
studies glass from the point of view of B isotopes (in co-operation with
both post-doctoral fellows) to identify possible multiple sources of
fluxes.

 

A Ma or MSc degree in archaeometry, archaeological sciences or exact
sciences (chemistry, physics, geology etc) is required. Experience in
archaeological or archaeological sciences research is an advantage. 

 

For the PhD position, written applications should be addressed to prof.
Patrick Degryse and should include:

 

*	a curriculum vitae 
*	a  letter of motivation 
*	names for two academic references 

 

The preferred start date is 1 October 2010. 


Further information can be obtained by contacting prof. Patrick Degryse,
Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit
Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200E, bus 2408, BE-3001 Leuven, Belgium,
Patrick.Degryse at ees.kuleuven.be

 

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