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The Leverhulme-Trust funded project 'PALAEOTHAW: Unlocking records of past permafrost thaw through isotopes of fossil bones' is based at the UCL Institute of Archaeology, led by PI Rhiannon Stevens, with collaborating institutions including the University of Leed’s School of Earth and Environment (Co-I Prof Simon Bottrell) and University of Sussex’s School of Global Studies (Co-I Prof Julian Murton). The project started in October 2021 and will run until at least September 2025, with a potential extension.

A full-time (1.0FTE) Research Fellow with expertise in Archaeological/Palaeoenvironmental Science and/or Isotope Biogeochemistry is sought to join the project team at the UCL Institute of Archaeology. This post is funded until 30 September 2025 (with the possibility of further extension, subject to funding) and will be available from 1st July 2024.

The post-holder will work closely with the PI and will have responsibility related to both project strands as described above. The post-holder will also be expected to undertake a 2-3 week European field season to collect paleoenvironmental samples, under the supervision of Co-I’s Simon Bottrell and Julian Murton.

Work will include analysis and interpretation of the data generated from the modern environmental samples, and collection, laboratory analysis, and data interpretation of the faunal δ34S data. The post-holder will be responsible for the integration and interpretation of project results in relation to wider palaeoclimatic and environmental data, and will lead on/contribute to the writing and preparation of articles, presentations and other project outputs.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Archaeological/Palaeoenvironmental science, Isotope Biogeochemistry, or a closely related discipline. They will have a proven ability to undertake research of the highest quality, with a strong publication record for career stage. They will also have experience in working in a laboratory environment and demonstratable knowledge of stable isotope analysis. Applications will be considered from candidates close to finalising their PhD or waiting for their viva date - please see further details in the advert (link below).

Further information

• Further details of the post and the online application facility are available on the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈËebsite.
• Enquiries about the vacancy may be directed to Rhiannon Stevens (rhiannon.stevens@ucl.ac.uk).Ìý
• Queries about the application process may be directed to the Institute's HR Administrator, Louisa Goldsmith.