ass. prof. environemental arch.
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Anzahl der ausgeschriebenen Stellen: 1 |
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Bruttojahresgehalt in Euro (Mindestgehalt) 49717 |
(Höchstgehalt) 62236 |
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Ende der Bewerbungsfrist 2023-04-06 |
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Ausbildung PhD |
Berufserfahrung wenig |
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| https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/39000/ Assistant Professor in Environmental Archaeology The Department of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge seeks to appoint a Assistant Professor in Environmental Archaeology, to start on 1 September 2023 or as soon thereafter as possible. The successful candidate will be active in research and committed to teach in Environmental Archaeology, with a strong preference for the fields of archaeobotany, geoarchaeology, palaeoecology and/or landscape historical ecology, in all cases with the expectation of a strong interest in their relationships to people and societies. We seek someone with an active engagement in both fieldwork and expert lab-based analysis, who complements and helps to integrate existing specialisms within the department after recent and pending retirements, and whose approach is broad, theoretically informed and interdisciplinary. The Department values traditional research on macro- and micro-remains, but equally seeks to recruit a forward-looking archaeological scientist and thinker who will push the boundaries by applying cutting-edge methods (field and lab-based) to address challenges relating to current and future societal and environmental change. The appointed candidate may also have oversight of the Department's extensive ecological reference collections, and will be expected to be active in management of the appropriate sector of the Department's outstanding suite of laboratories. There are excellent opportunities to work with the highly regarded Cambridge Archaeological Unit, whose research is primarily focused on the local region. Potential collaborations with the Departments of Geography, Plant Sciences, Earth Sciences and/or the Cambridge Conservation Initiative are also welcome. The Department is interested in receiving applications from those whose portfolio or plans include internationally significant work in NW Europe (including the British Isles), although candidates who work in all regions of the world are equally strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will play a key role in the creation of new research and teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate) in Environmental Archaeology, working within the exciting framework and opportunities of a large Department committed to interdisciplinary approaches. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute actively to the University's aim of developing wider strategic connections and initiatives. The appointment made will be permanent, subject to a probationary period of five years. Applications should include: A brief cover letter A statement outlining current and future research interests. A proposal for a specialist 16 lecture course aimed at final year undergraduate and masters students. A curriculum vitae including an up-to-date list of publications The names and contact details of THREE referees. The University of Cambridge aims to be a leader in fostering equality and inclusion, and in promoting respect and a sense of belonging for all. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented in our department. apply online. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit two samples of published work or extracts of published work totalling no more than 20,000 words in length. Applicants invited for interview will be asked to make a presentation on their research and give a short teaching sample lecture on a specified topic, will meet staff and students individually and in groups, and will have an interview with the Appointments Committee. Interviews will take place in Cambridge at the end of April 2023. Closing date: 6 April 2023. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Tamsin O'Connell , Head of Department (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!). For any queries about the application process or online system please contact Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! Please quote reference JD34953 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Salary £43,414-£54,949 Reference JD34953 Category Academic Published 24 February 2023 Closing date 6 April 2023 Page 1 of 8 Further Information Job title University Assistant Professor in Environmental Archaeology Grade 9 Salary range £43,414-£ 54,949 per annum Staff Group Academic Department / Institution Department of Archaeology Role-specific information Role Summary Applications are invited for an Assistant Professorship in Environmental Archaeology, from 1 September 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment made will be permanent, subject to a probationary period of five years. The successful candidate will play a key role in the creation of new research and teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate) in Environmental Archaeology, working within the exciting framework and opportunities of a radically enlarged Department committed to interdisciplinary approaches. The successful candidate will be active in research and committed to teach in Environmental Archaeology, with a strong preference for the fields of archaeobotany, geoarchaeology, palaeoecology and/or landscape historical ecology, in all cases with the expectation of a strong interest in their relationships to people and societies. We seek someone with an active engagement in both fieldwork and expert lab-based analysis, who complements and helps to integrate existing specialisms within the department after recent and pending retirements, and whose approach is broad, theoretically informed and interdisciplinary. The Department values traditional research on macro- and micro-remains, but equally seeks to recruit a forward-looking archaeological scientist and thinker who will push the boundaries by applying cutting-edge methods (field and lab-based) to address challenges relating to current and future societal and environmental change. The appointed candidate may also have oversight of the Department’s extensive ecological reference collections, and will be expected to be active in management of the appropriate sector of the Department’s outstanding suite of laboratories. There are excellent opportunities to work with the highly regarded Cambridge Archaeological Unit, whose research is primarily focused on the local region. Potential collaborations with the Departments of Geography, Plant Sciences, Earth Sciences and/or the Cambridge Conservation Initiative are also welcome. The Department is interested in receiving applications from those whose portfolio or plans include internationally significant work in NW Europe (including the British Isles), although candidates who work in all regions of the world are equally strongly encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Candidates must be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute to the continued growth of Environmental Archaeology in the Department and more broadly across the University, to actively engage in international level research and to contribute to teaching Environmental Archaeology and to other Departmental teaching, examining and administrative duties. The successful candidate will play a key role in the creation of new research and teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate) in Environmental Archaeology, working within the exciting framework and opportunities of a radically enlarged Department committed to interdisciplinary approaches. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute actively to the University’s aim of developing wider strategic connections and initiatives. The appointment made will be permanent, subject to a probationary period of five years. Page 2 of 8 The total lecture/seminar load is anticipated to be ca. 50 hours of delivery in total, and there may also be opportunities to give supervisions (small group teaching classes) that are separately remunerated by Colleges. The postholder is also expected to supervise and support both undergraduate and MPhil students in essays and dissertation projects, and to set, mark and assess exams and coursework, and to supervise research students. Person Profile Candidates must have a record of research of international standing, demonstrate a willingness to contribute to short, medium and long-term academic strategies of the Department in terms of growing student numbers and number and scope of research projects, and possess a flexible approach to teaching and administrative duties. Applicants will be assessed on the quality and potential of their research, and on their ability to contribute to both our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Environmental Archaeology. Candidates should be able to engage with an international audience. Education & qualifications Excellent first degree and a doctorate (or clear evidence that completion of such a doctorate is imminent) in a relevant aspect of environmental archaeology or cognate fields. Specialist knowledge & skills Essential ● Ability to teach University level courses in environmental archaeology and related fields, as well as to develop and teach specialist courses at undergraduate and graduate level in their fields of expertise; ● Ability to engage in high-level research, with publications and participation in scholarly activity commensurate with stage of career; ● Publications and participation in scholarly activity commensurate with stage of career. ● Ability to initiate and engage in international collaborations, including grant acquisition, commensurate with career stage. Desirable ● Active and ongoing participation in fieldwork; ● Aptitude for organising and participating in collaborative teaching Interpersonal & communication skills Essential ● Ability to work as part of a team. ● Ability to engage and enthuse students and colleagues in their research area. ● Ability to work co-operatively with academic colleagues and support staff. Relevant experience Essential ● Experience of teaching at University level commensurate with career stage; ● Experience of small-group teaching; ● Experience of supervising student research projects; ● Successful applications for external funding. Desirable ● Experience of using digital teaching platforms (e.g. Panopto, Zoom, Google Meet, Moodle or another VLE); ● Experience of organising and participating in collaborative teaching; ● Experience in outreach activities and engagement with the public dissemination of science Page 3 of 8 Additional requirements ● Ability to play an effective role in the life and work of the Department and University as a whole. ● Ability to work as a willing and effective contributor on Departmental, Faculty and University committees and work groups. Terms and Conditions Location Department of Archaeology, Downing Site and Fitzwilliam Street Working pattern Full time Hours of work Residence in Cambridge during term-term is expected by the University. Otherwise there are no formal conditions relating to hours and times of work but you are expected to work such hours and days as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of your duties. Your times of work should be agreed between you and your head of institution. Length of appointment 1 September 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter); the appointment made will be permanent, subject to a probationary period of five years. Probation period 5 years Annual leave Subject to compliance with the Statutes and Ordinances relating to leave, full-time officers are entitled in any holiday year to take a minimum of 28 days annual paid holiday. These periods are inclusive of public holidays that fall outside Full Term. This entitlement is pro rata in the holiday year of commencement of employment and in the year your employment terminates and for part time employment. Pension eligibility Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). Pension scheme details, including information about the legal requirement for the University to automatically enrol its eligible jobholders into a qualifying workplace pension scheme from 1 March 2013, is available at: http://www.pensions.admin.cam.ac.uk/. Retirement age For established academic and academic-related staff, the University operates a retirement age which is at the end of the academical year in which the University officer reaches the age of 67. Screening Check Requirements We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. If you do not have the right to work in the UK already, any offer of employment we make to you will be conditional upon you gaining it. If you need further information, you may find the Right to Work page within the ‘Applying for a job’ section of the University’s Job Opportunities pages helpful (please see http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/right/have/). The nature of this role means that the successful candidate will also need to undergo a health assessment. Application Process To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link in the ‘Apply online’ section of the advert published on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. This will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form. Page 4 of 8 Applications should include: 1. A brief covering letter; 2. A statement outlining current and future research interests; 3. a proposal for a specialist 16 lecture course aimed at final year undergraduate and masters students; 4. a curriculum vitae including an up-to-date list of publications; 5. the names and contact details of THREE referees. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit two samples of published work or extracts of published work totalling no more than 20,000 words in length. Applicants invited for interview will be asked to make a presentation on their research and give a short teaching sample lecture on a specified topic, will meet staff and students individually and in groups, and will have an interview with the Appointments Committee. Interviews will take place in Cambridge at the end of April 2023. The closing date for applications is 6 April 2023. Any queries about the application process or online system please contact Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Tamsin O’Connell, Head of Department (Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!). Please quote reference JD34953 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. Shortlisted applicants will be informed as soon as possible following the application deadline. General Information The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s oldest and most successful universities. We are a renowned centre for research, education, and scholarship that makes a significant contribution to society. The University is consistently ranked amongst the top universities in the world. Our affiliates have won more Nobel Prizes than any other University. Our sustained pursuit of academic excellence is built on a long history of first-class teaching and research within a distinctive collegiate system. For eight centuries our ideas and innovations have shaped the world. Our principal goal is to remain one of the world’s leading universities in an increasingly competitive global higher education sector. Today the University of Cambridge is at the centre of a cluster of over 4,300 businesses employing 58,000 people. Our capital investment projects include the West Cambridge site, the North West Cambridge development and the growth of the Biomedical Campus in the south of the city. The North West Cambridge development includes the opening of a primary school – the first in the UK to be managed by a University. So we are deeply embedded in, and committed to serving, our local community. These are all conspicuous signs of a University that is not only adapting to new needs, but also anticipating the future. About Us The University is one of the world's leading academic centres. It comprises 150 faculties and departments, together with a central administration and other institutions. Our institutions, museums and collections are a world-class resource for researchers, students and members of the public representing one of the country’s highest concentrations of internationally important collections. The University has an annual income of £2 billion. Research income, won competitively from the UK Research Councils, the European Union (EU), major charities and industry, exceeds £500 million per annum and continues to grow. The Colleges and the University remain committed to admitting the best students regardless of their background and to investing considerable resources both in widening access and financial support. The Page 5 of 8 31 Colleges are self-governing, separate legal entities which appoint their own staff. Many academic staff are invited to join a College as a Teaching Fellow, which provides a further social and intellectual dimension. The Colleges admit students, provide student accommodation and deliver small group teaching. The University awards degrees and its faculties and departments provide lectures and seminars for students and determine the syllabi for teaching and conducting research. Our instinct for seeking out excellence and setting up enduring and mutually beneficial collaborations has led us to establish strategic partnerships across the globe. Whether it is the successful Cambridge-Africa Programme involving universities in Ghana, Uganda and elsewhere on the African continent; or the close association with the government of India to pursue new research in crop science; or the creation, with Germany’s Max Planck Institutes, of a Cambridge-based centre for the study of ethics, human economy and social change – international partnerships are now an inextricable part of the University’s make-up. The Department of Archaeology The Department of Archaeology has approximately 35 long-term academic staff with wide interests across Archaeology, Heritage, Biological Anthropology, Assyriology and Egyptology, extensively supported by its professional staff. In addition, a large number of post-doctoral research fellows contribute to the staff and research life of the Department. The Department of Archaeology includes the renowned McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, Cambridge Archaeological Unit, Duckworth Laboratory and Cambridge Heritage Research Centre. The Department, along with Social Anthropology, Sociology, and Politics and International Relations, forms the Faculty of Human, Social and Political Science. There is a large and strong graduate body. The MPhil (Masters) cohort is between 70-80, while the PhD body comprises more than 90 research students. There are roughly 70-80 undergraduates enrolled at any one time in our new Tripos (undergraduate degree) in Archaeology. The Department of Archaeology has a range of well-equipped and supported laboratories, which offer state-of-the-art resources for integrated analytical study of inorganic and organic materials, to reconstruct landscapes, technology, mobility, domestication, diet and cultural transmission, as well as computational methods to model and analyse data at all scales. We have facilities for the preparation and analysis of archaeological materials for macro- and microstructural examination (2D and 3D), sediments, chemical and isotopic composition, phytoliths, and ancient DNA and protein extraction, as well as high-performance computing. The reference collections of plant and animal remains, as well as soils and sediments, are world-class. Resources may be available for developing new facilities that complement existing strengths. Working at the University Working at Cambridge you will join a diverse, talented and innovative community, with more than 18,000 students and over 16,000 staff from all walks of life and corners of the world. The University continually explores strategies to attract and retain the best people. It is committed to supporting its staff to achieve their best. We are a fair, diverse and inclusive society and we believe our staff are our greatest asset. There is strong commitment to developing institutional leadership and supporting and encouraging staff development at all levels. We offer a variety of roles including academic, research, professional, managerial and support roles. We also offer extensive benefits and excellent learning opportunities within a stimulating working environment. The University’s estate is undergoing the most significant transformation in its history. Cambridge has been able to create a new science and technology campus to the west of the city centre, and is now expanding further to the north west of Cambridge including investing in affordable homes for University key workers and community facilities. Even with our continued development, the University remains within walking or cycling distance across the campus. The University is a major partner on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and we continue to redevelop our historic city centre sites demonstrating our determination to ensure that we can offer the best facilities and opportunities for our staff and students. Equality and Diversity Page 6 of 8 The University has built its excellence on the diversity of its staff and student community. We aim to be a leader in fostering equality and inclusion, and in promoting respect and a sense of belonging for all. We encourage applications from all sections of society. All appointments are made on the basis of merit. We have an Equal Opportunities Policy, along with a range of diversity networks for women, black and minority ethnic and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff. More details are available here: https://www.equality.admin.cam.ac.uk/ The University has a bronze Race Equality Charter aware, with framework for improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students within higher education. Furthermore, the University’s Athena SWAN award recognises and celebrates good practice in recruiting, retaining and promoting women. Living in Cambridge From beautiful University and College buildings, museums and art galleries, quaint gardens and punts on the River Cam, to a vibrant restaurant and café scene, our employees are surrounded by the wonderful features of this unique city. You can find a wide-range of high street shops and 3 shopping centres, with independent alternatives at the historic market and nestled within the passageways in the city centre. You will find a cinema, bowling alley, a nightclub and various live performances At the Cambridge Leisure Park, with further entertainment options at the Corn Exchange, Arts Theatre and the ADC Theatre. Further information can be found on the Visit Cambridge website. If you prefer the faster pace of life, London is a 45 minute train journey away. For those travelling from overseas, Stansted Airport is just 45 minutes away and Heathrow Airport under 2 hours away. The University is a short distance from a host of other attractions such as Ely Cathedral, Newmarket Races and various wildlife parks and stately homes. Cambridge is also within easy reach of the beautiful Broads and coastlines of Norfolk and Suffolk. Relocation Support The University recognises the importance of helping individuals to move and settle into a new area. We provide support and guidance to those relocating internationally or domestically to take up a post at the University of Cambridge, liaising with other University offices and selected partners to ensure comprehensive relocation support is available. This includes: accommodation, childcare, schools, banking, immigration and transport. If you would like further information, please visit https://www.accommodation.cam.ac.uk/ The Shared Equity Scheme and the Reimbursement of Relocation Expenses Scheme provide financial assistance to qualifying new members of staff with the costs of relocating to Cambridge. Accommodation Service The University Accommodation Service helps staff, students and visiting scholars who are affiliated to the University in their search for suitable accommodation in Cambridge. The dedicated accommodation team can provide access to a wide range of University-owned furnished and unfurnished properties, and has a database of private sector accommodation available for short and long-term lets. For further information and to register with this free service please visit https://www.accommodation.cam.ac.uk/ What Cambridge can offer We offer a comprehensive reward package to attract, motivate and retain high performing staff at all levels and in all areas of work. The University offers a wide range of competitive benefits, from family leave entitlement, to shopping and travel discount schemes. Our generous annual leave package contributes to the positive wellbeing of our University employees. Sabbatical leave enables academics to focus on research and scholarship, whilst Page 7 of 8 still maintaining their full salary. The University also has a career break scheme for academic and academic-related staff, with additional flexible working policies for all other staff. Pay and benefits The University salary structure includes automatic service-related pay progression in many of its grades and an annual cost of living increase. In addition to this, employees are rewarded for outstanding contribution through a number of regular pay progression schemes. The University offers attractive pensions schemes for employees, with an additional benefit of a salary exchange arrangement providing tax and national insurance savings. Payroll giving is also a simple, tax-efficient way for employees to make monthly donations to charity. CAMbens employee benefits We offer a CAMbens scheme for University employees, providing access to online and in-store shopping discounts and cashback. With more than 2,000 participating retailers, employees can save money on a wide range of household expenses, from groceries and clothes, to holidays and insurance and much more. A range of local discounts are also available, helping employees to save money whilst also supporting local Cambridge businesses and a CAMbens Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme is also available, which enables employees to save money on transport costs. A 10% discount rate on the purchase of train season tickets, bulk buy tickets and an interest free travel to work loan are also available for staff of the University. Family-friendly policies The University recognises the importance of supporting its staff. We have a range of family-friendly policies to aid employees’ work-life balance including a generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement of 18 weeks full pay and emergency family care support via My Family Care. Other family-friendly support includes: Our highly regarded workplace nurseries, a childcare salary exchange scheme and a high-quality holiday Playscheme may be available to help support University employees with caring responsibilities (subject to demand and qualifying criteria). Further childcare information can be found here: https://www.childcare.admin.cam.ac.uk/ The Newcomers and Visiting Scholars Group is an organisation within the University run by volunteers whose aim is to help newly arrived wives, husbands, partners and families of Visiting Scholars and members of the University to settle in Cambridge and give them an opportunity to meet local people. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs supports the postdoctoral community within Cambridge. 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The encouragement of career development for all staff is one of the University's values and we put this into practice through various services and initiatives. Our Personal and Professional Development Department provides development opportunities and courses for all University employees. These include face-to-face sessions, online learning modules and webinars. Employees may also apply for financial support to undertake training that will lead to a qualification. We offer reduced staff fees for University of Cambridge graduate courses and the opportunity to attend lectures and seminars held by University departments and institutions. The CareerStart@Cam programme also supports employees in assistant staff roles who do not hold higher education qualifications to develop their skills, experience and qualifications. Information if you have a Disability Page 8 of 8 The University welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to enable applicants to compete to the best of their ability wherever it is reasonable to do so and, if successful, to assist them during their employment. Information for disabled applicants is available at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/staff/disabled/ |
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