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Job Leiden University - PhD Position in archaeology - Project Exploring nucleated settlements in colonial and non-colonial landscapes

PhD Position in archaeology - Project Exploring nucleated settlements in colonial and non-colonial landscapes

Location	Leiden
Function types	PhD positions
Scientific fields	Archaeology
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Salary	maximum € 2612
Education	University Graduate
Job number	12-223
Translations	en

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Job description

The successful candidate is expected to study colonial and non-colonial land-use and settlement ecologies, i.e. the relationship between patterns of settlement and geological/morphological determinants. For this purpose, the candidate will create a detailed GIS including geological, hydrological and land-use information as well as archaeological settlement data. The collected and combined data sets should then be used for establishing and comparing location preferences and land-use strategies in both colonial and non-colonial landscapes.

Requirements

You should:

have experience with developing GIS for archaeological research questions, preferably for Mediterranean landscapes;
demonstrate a strong interest in an academic career through his or her publication record and prior engagement in collaborative research and teaching, with a (R)MA/MPhil or equivalent in the field of archaeology or geoarchaeology;
be able to creatively design suitable research strategies for reconstructing settlement ecologies;
have basic knowledge of geomorphology, pedology and geology;
display a strong interest in landscape archaeological fieldwork as well as Roman/Italic settlement archaeology
be intellectually curious and have an inquiring and open mind, and should demonstrate flexibility and adaptability;
be available for extended research stays inItaly;
be proficient in English and be able to read Italian, German and French;
be motivated to follow the PhD program of the Faculty of Archaeology,LeidenUniversity, and be committed to finishing the dissertation within four years.

Conditions of employment

We offer a vibrant environment to develop the skills and networks that a successful academic needs. Appointment will be according to the terms of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten), for a period of one year with an extension of three years after positive evaluation of capabilities and compatibility. Ultimately the appointment must lead to the completion of a PhD thesis. The selected PhD candidate should devote approximately 80% of her/his time to research, and 20% to attending courses and teaching.
The gross monthly salary is set at € 2042,- in the first year up to € 2612,- in year four. An appointment withLeidenUniversityincludes a pension build-up and facilitates other benefits such as an annual holiday premium of 8% and an end-of-year premium of 8.3%.

Organisation

Leiden University

Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings; University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.

Additional information

The Faculty of Archaeology at Leiden University invites applications for a PhD position in the field of landscape archaeology and predictive modelling, within the NWO-funded project entitled Non-urban settlement organization and Roman expansion in the Roman Republic (4th-1st centuries BC). The 4 years fulltime position is available as of January 1, 2013.
General project information:
The project explores the role of non-urban settlement in Roman colonial expansion strategies during the formative phase of the Roman Empire(4^th-1^st centuries BC). To this end, we plan to collect and analyse large archaeological field survey datasets from early colonial territories in Central-Southern Italy, and compare them to contingent non-colonial areas. By applying different landscape archaeological methods, we aim to test the alleged distinctiveness in settlement ecology between colonial and native societies. The project aims to produce a substantial and methodologically sound archaeological dataset for the study of Roman colonization in the Republican period, thus providing a strong empirical basis for our understanding of the functioning and impact of Roman colonies.
For additional information on the research program, applicants may contact the project director, Dr. Tesse D. Stek (t.d.stek@arch.leidenuniv.nl ).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, applicants may contact: Mr Kick Moors, human resources (0031-71-5274504); c.c.moors@science.leidenuniv.nl.

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