Theme: Petrographic analysis in archaeology: lithics, and soil micromorphology. Challenges: Issues of provenance, characterization, and taphonomy. Novel applications to residue analysis and use-wear welcome.

Qualifications:

A PhD and expertise in one or more of these areas: 1) Geo-archaeology, 2) Paleosols, 3) Use-wear analysis

research proposed in the Postdoctoral Fellowship application must be distinct from, or add to the application’s doctoral thesis

not hold a tenure or tenure-track faculty position

not have already received a postdoctoral award from SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR

be a motivated and organized self-starter, who can work with minimum supervision in a laboratory environment

be able to supervise and educate less-experienced co-workers and work effectively in a team

have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be subject to standard pre-employment screening including right-to-work, proof of identity and references The University of Calgary as well as SSHRC are equal opportunity employers, therefore candidates will be chosen through open competition regardless of their age, disability, gender, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation

Application Details

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact information for three referees. Short-listed applicants will be required to provide two letters of recommendation. Please submit application packages to Sara Hormozinejad (Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.).

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