Recently a European Research Council Synergy Grant was awarded for the project “Nexus 1492. New World Encounters in a Globalising World”. The project investigates the impacts of colonial encounters in the Caribbean, the nexus of the first interactions between the New and the Old World. NEXUS1492 will address intercultural Amerindian-European-African dynamics at multiple temporal and spatial scales across the historical divide of 1492. The trans-disciplinary team of four Principle Investigators and their research groups of archaeologists, social, natural and computer scientists, and heritage experts will pioneer new analytical tools, and apply multi-disciplinary cutting-edge techniques, theoretical frameworks and skill sets to provide a novel perspective on New World encounters in a globalising world.
In the framework of this recently awarded European Research Council Synergy Grant which will start on September 1st 2013, the faculty offers the position for a:
Project Manager (38 hours per week)
Tasks:
The Project Manager will work closely with the four Principal investigators of the NEXUS1492 project, the financial director, the Personnel department and the team of PhDs, postdocs and senior researchers.
The project manager is expected to:
• Work with the Principal Investigators and manage finances, interpersonal relations and stakeholder communications.
• Prepare the intermediate scientific reports for the ERC (18 month reporting periods), in collaboration with the financial director.
• Develop and manage existing relationships and identify, prioritize, and manage research opportunities in line with project strategies. Manage selected opportunities/events/programmes to deliver optimum value to NEXUS1492.
• Facilitate and track inter-project interaction (i.e. through an e-platform) as well as organize and manage board/group meetings and international conferences.
• Proactively interface with PI’s and the team members to identify opportunities, requirements and levels of satisfaction.
It is likely that additional duties and responsibilities will emerge and develop over time in line with the natural development of the project. The appointee will be expected to have a flexible approach to working conditions, travel, and out of hours work in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Requirements:
The candidate must have
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a research setting managing large scale projects.
• Strong track record of delivering results under pressure and on time.
• Leadership ability and track record in winning confidence of team members which include researchers and supporting staff, Governmental and non-Governmental agencies and other universities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in work practices and an ability to work to deadlines.
• An ability to work collaboratively and independently with a keen focus on solutions and a determination to drive innovation forward.
• Experience in managing budgets.
Desirable:
• A PhD and/or honours MA degree in anthropology/archaeology, with experience in management and organization or related relevant field.
• An understanding of the challenges involved in data analytics, and an appreciation of analytical techniques and numerical modelling (i.e. handling databases); the development of intelligent analytic interfaces and data management.
• An appreciation of the international research environment and in particular an appreciation of the operational issues arising in collaborative research environments.
We offer:
We offer a stimulating work environment and unique integration in a large team of experts to develop on-the-job skills. 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 five years after positive evaluation of capabilities and compatibility. You will be based at Leiden University.
The gross monthly salary is set on between € 3.227,- and € 5.020,- (scale 11 or 12), depending on the candidate’s experience. An appointment at Leiden University includes 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%.
Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
Institution:
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
The Netherlands
Contact:
Information:
For more information on this position, please contact: Prof. Dr. C.L. Hofman
(Tel: +31-(0)71-5272449; email: c.l.hofman@arch.leidenuniv.nl).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, the applicants are requested to contact Ms. Linda de Haan, Human resources advisor (Tel: +31-(0)71-527 7614; email: l.dehaan@law.leidenuniv.nl).
Applications:
Application letters should be sent before May 1st 2013, with reference to the vacancy number, and including the following: full Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your PhD disertation or honours MA thesis, and the names and phone numbers of two referees to:
H.L. Mickleburgh (interim Project Manager)
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University, the Netherlands
h.l.mickleburgh@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For a copy of the NEXUS1492 grant proposal, please also contact Hayley L. Mickleburgh.
Valid until:
01.05.2013
Job vacancy
Post:
2 PhD Students for the subproject “A future for diverse Caribbean heritages: Heritage Outreach Programs and Community Participation”
Job description:
University/Academic jobs
Work load:
Full time job
Region:
Leiden, the Netherlands
Description of the job:
Faculty of Archaeology
The Archaeological Heritage Management Research Group is part of the Faculty of Archaeology and has a broad scope of research foci. At present the research topics of the heritage management section vary from the modern management of archaeological resources (sites and finds) and requirements of sustainable development, to the challenges of commercial archaeology and the endeavour to find efficient methods of public engagement.
Recently a European Research Council Synergy Grant was awarded for the project “Nexus 1492. New World Encounters in a Globalising World”. The project investigates the impacts of colonial encounters in the Caribbean, the nexus of the first interactions between the New and the Old World. NEXUS1492 will address intercultural Amerindian-European-African dynamics at multiple temporal and spatial scales across the historical divide of 1492. The trans-disciplinary team of four principle investigators and their research groups of archaeologists, social, natural and computer scientists, and heritage experts will pioneer new analytical tools, and apply multi-disciplinary cutting-edge techniques, theoretical frameworks and skill sets to provide a novel perspective on New World encounters in a globalising world.
In the framework of this recently awarded European Research Council Synergy Grant which will start on September 1st 2013, the Faculty offers the position for:
2 PhD Students for the subproject “A future for diverse Caribbean heritages: Heritage Outreach Programs and Community Participation” (38 hours per week).
These PhD's are part of a subproject within NEXUS1492 which focuses on the understanding and local awareness of the protection of heritage resources. The challenge is to construct inclusive participatory policies, connecting cultural continuity of indigenous heritage with the interaction dynamics of present-day, multi-ethnic Caribbean society while creating sustainable heritage policies regarding immediate human and natural threats to the archaeological record.
In this context, one PhD (1) will focus on education and analyze how contemporary communities associate with their past, which historical aspects they find most relevant and how education contributes to that. The outcome will inform the development of new educational material for school curricula and for public lectures and popular media. These will serve as a template for a sustainable implementation of heritage education in various parts of the Caribbean.
Another PhD (2) will focus on community participation, assessing how community involvement in knowledge generation and heritage management may influence historical awareness and affinity with local heritage sites. This PhD will document oral histories relating to archaeological sites as well as community values and interests and particularly the community opinions concerning site management and preservation. Local communities will be invited to actively participate in the fieldwork within the Nexus 1492 project.
Requirements:
The candidate for position (1) must have an MA/MSc degree in archaeology or another relevant discipline. The candidate ideally combines well developed interests in and experience with:
(1) archaeological heritage management
(2) (public) education
(3) ethnographic/anthropological field research methods
The candidate for position (2) must have an MA/MSc degree in archaeology or another relevant discipline. This candidate ideally combines well developed interests in and experience with:
(1) archaeological heritage management
(2) community involvement and public outreach
(3) ethnographic/anthropological field research methods
Both candidates can demonstrate an aptitude for academic research as evidenced by for example: publications; prior engagements in collaborative research and teaching. Furthermore you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and preferably Spanish and/or French. We expect a keenness to participate in extensive fieldwork in the Caribbean and to collaborate with local communities, local authorities, and to have an interest in the (public) dissemination of scientific results. Candidates from the Caribbean region are strongly encouraged to apply.
We offer:
We offer a stimulating work environment and unique integration in a large team of experts to develop on-the-job academic skills.
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 after 4 years. During your appointment you will be supervised by Prof. dr. Willem J.H. Willems (promotor) and dr. M.H. van den Dries (co-promotor).
The gross monthly salary is set on € 2.062,- in the first year up to € 2.638,- in year four. An appointment at Leiden University includes 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%.
Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
Institution:
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
The Netherlands
Contact:
Information:
For more information on this position, please contact: Prof. Dr. Willem J.H. Willems
(Tel: +31 (0)71 527 2045; email: w.j.h.willems@arch.leidenuniv.nl).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, the applicants are requested to contact Ms. Linda de Haan, Human resources advisor (Tel: +31-(0)71-527 7614; email: l.dehaan@law.leidenuniv.nl).
Applications:
Application letters should be sent before May 1st 2013, with reference to the vacancy number, whether you wish to apply for PhD position 1 or 2, and the following: a research proposal on the vacancy subject (max. 2000 words), full Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your Master thesis, a list of university courses plus examination marks, and the names and phone numbers of two referees to:
M.H. van den Dries (Assistant Professor of Archaeological Heritage Management)
m.h.van.den.dries@arch.leidenuniv.nl
and
H.L. Mickleburgh (Project Manager)
h.l.mickleburgh@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For the format of the research proposal and the full NEXUS 1492 grant proposal, please also contact Hayley L. Mickleburgh (Project Manager).
Valid until:
01.05.2013
Job vacancy
Post:
Postdoc Position for the subproject “A future for diverse Caribbean heritages: Heritage Legislation”
Job description:
University/Academic jobs
Work load:
Part time job
Region:
Leiden, the Netherlands
Position:
Description of the job:
Faculty of Archaeology
The Archaeological Heritage Management Research Group is part of the Faculty of Archaeology and has a broad scope of research foci. At present the research topics of the heritage management section vary from the modern management of archaeological resources (sites and finds) and requirements of sustainable development, to the challenges of commercial archaeology and the endeavor to find efficient methods of public engagement.
Recently a European Research Council Synergy Grant was awarded for the project “Nexus 1492. New World Encounters in a Globalising World”. The project investigates the impacts of colonial encounters in the Caribbean, the nexus of the first interactions between the New and the Old World. NEXUS1492 will address intercultural Amerindian-European-African dynamics at multiple temporal and spatial scales across the historical divide of 1492. The trans-disciplinary team of four PIs and their research groups of archaeologists, social, natural and computer scientists, and heritage experts will pioneer new analytical tools, and apply multi-disciplinary cutting-edge techniques, theoretical frameworks and skill sets to provide a novel perspective on New World encounters in a globalising world.
In the framework of this recently awarded European Research Council Synergy Grant which will start on September 1st 2013, the faculty offers the position for a:
Postdoc Position for the subproject “A future for diverse Caribbean heritages: Heritage Legislation” (30,4 hours per week)
Caribbean heritage policies reveal a complex background which is heavily influenced by the legal traditions introduced by former European powers in the region. The variety of geopolitical contexts in the region, today reflected in for example the different languages spoken within the area (English, Spanish, French, Dutch), are associated with vastly different policies and legislation regarding cultural heritage. The Postdoc will conduct a comparative analysis of the different forms of Caribbean heritage legislation, focusing on influences by European heritage policies and legal traditions and their relationship with contemporary concepts of cultural ownership and identity of Caribbean communities.
This study combines legal and policy analysis with interviews and workshops to consolidate policy implementation and help compliance. The challenge hereby is to construct inclusive participatory policies, connecting cultural continuity of indigenous heritage with the interaction dynamics of present-day, multi-ethnic Caribbean society while creating sustainable heritage policies regarding immediate human and natural threats to the archaeological record.
There is a possibility to extend this position with a teaching assignment at MA level.
Requirements:
The candidate must have a PhD in heritage studies, law, archaeology or another relevant discipline. The candidate ideally combines well developed interests in and experience with:
(1) cultural heritage law
(2) archaeological heritage management
(3) anthropology of juridical systems
You can demonstrate an aptitude for academic research as evidenced by a dissertation and other publications; prior engagements in collaborative research and teaching. Furthermore you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish, and preferably Dutch – experience with drafting legal documents is also desirable. We expect a keenness to participate in fieldwork in the Caribbean and to collaborate with local authorities, and an interest in the public dissemination of scientific results.
We offer:
We offer a stimulating work environment and unique integration in a large team of experts to develop on-the-job academic skills.
Appointment will be according to the terms of the Collective Labor Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten), for a period of one year with an extension of a further three years after positive evaluation of capabilities and compatibility. During your appointment you will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Willem J.H. Willems.
Salary scale in accordance with the CAO (Collective Labour Agreement) for Dutch universities. Gross monthly salary (for full time) is minimum € 2.403,- and maximum € 3.793,- (scale 10). Salary scale depends on education and experience.
Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
Institution:
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
The Netherlands
Contact:
Information:
For more information on this position, please contact: Prof. Dr. Willem J.H. Willems
(Tel: +31 (0)71 527 2045; email: w.j.h.willems@arch.leidenuniv.nl).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, the applicants are requested to contact Ms. Linda de Haan, Human resources advisor (Tel: +31-(0)71-527 7614; email: l.dehaan@law.leidenuniv.nl).
Applications:
Application letters should be sent before May 1st 2013, with reference to the vacancy number, and including the following: a research proposal on the vacancy subject (max. 2000 words), full Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your PhD dissertation, and the names and phone numbers of two referees to:
Prof. Dr. Willem J.H. Willems
w.j.h.willems@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For the format of the research proposal and the full NEXUS1492 grant proposal, please also contact Hayley L. Mickleburgh (Project Manager).
Valid until:
01.05.2013
Job vacancy
Post:
PhD Student for the subproject “A future for diverse Caribbean heritages: Past, Present and Future of Caribbean Indigenous Heritage”
Job description:
University/Academic jobs
Work load:
Full time job
Region:
Leiden, the Netherlands
Description of the job:
Faculty of Archaeology
The Archaeological Heritage Management Research Group is part of the Faculty of Archaeology and has a broad scope of research foci. At present the research topics of the heritage management section vary from the modern management of archaeological resources (sites and finds) and requirements of sustainable development, to the challenges of commercial archaeology and the endeavour to find efficient methods of public engagement.
Recently a European Research Council Synergy Grant was awarded for the project “Nexus 1492. New World Encounters in a Globalising World”. The project investigates the impacts of colonial encounters in the Caribbean, the nexus of the first interactions between the New and the Old World. NEXUS1492 will address intercultural Amerindian-European-African dynamics at multiple temporal and spatial scales across the historical divide of 1492. The trans-disciplinary team of four PIs and their research groups of archaeologists, social, natural and computer scientists, and heritage experts will pioneer new analytical tools, and apply multi-disciplinary cutting-edge techniques, theoretical frameworks and skill sets to provide a novel perspective on New World encounters in a globalising world.
In the framework of this recently awarded European Research Council Synergy Grant which will start on September 1st 2013, the faculty offers the position for a:
PhD Student for the subproject “A future for diverse Caribbean heritages: Past, Present and Future of Caribbean Indigenous Heritage” (38 hours per week)
This PhD is part of a subproject within NEXUS which analyses the relationship between museum objects and communities, considering museums as places of encounter, sharing, and heritage formation. The challenge is to construct inclusive participatory policies, connecting cultural continuity of indigenous heritage with the interaction dynamics of present-day, multi-ethnic Caribbean society while creating sustainable heritage policies regarding immediate human and natural threats to the archaeological record.
The PhD will focus on the history of Caribbean museums and collections. He/she will develop an inventory of collections and museums across the case-study regions of the Caribbean. Focus will be laid on private collections, cultural foundations, and state museums in the diverse geo-political regions. In collaboration with a museum consultant, best practices will be identified and considered for collecting and exhibiting Caribbean collections from the points of view of multiple stakeholders. Dialogues with contemporary local communities regarding their conceptions of museum objects will help to contextualize and interpret how this material culture is framed within the broader heritage of the specific countries. Through crowdsourcing all other stakeholders will be engaged to address concerns of the entire community.
Requirements:
The candidate must have an MA/MSc degree in archaeology, anthropology or another relevant discipline. The candidate ideally combines well developed interests in and experience with:
(1) research into archaeological museum collections
(2) qualitative research methods
(3) involvement in curatorial and/or exhibition projects
You can demonstrate an aptitude for academic research as evidenced by for example: publications; prior engagements in collaborative research and teaching, and curatorial activities. Furthermore you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and preferably Spanish and/or French. We expect a keenness to participate in fieldwork in the Caribbean and to collaborate with local communities and authorities, and an interest in the public dissemination of scientific results.
Candidates from the Caribbean region are strongly encouraged to apply.
We offer:
We offer a stimulating work environment and unique integration in a large team of experts to develop on-the-job academic skills.
Appointment will be according to the terms of the Collective Labor 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 after 4 years. During your appointment you will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Willem J.H. Willems (promotor) and Dr. Mariana Francozo (co-promotor).
The gross monthly salary is set on € 2.062,- in the first year up to € 2.638,- in year four. An appointment at Leiden University includes 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%.
Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
Institution:
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
The Netherlands
Contact:
Information:
For more information on this position, please contact: Prof. Dr. Willem J.H. Willems
(Tel: +31 (0)71 527 2045; email: w.j.h.willems@arch.leidenuniv.nl).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, the applicants are requested to contact Ms. Linda de Haan, Human resources advisor (Tel: +31-(0)71-527 7614; email: l.dehaan@law.leidenuniv.nl).
Applications:
Application letters should be sent before May 1st 2013, with reference to the vacancy number, and including the following: a research proposal on the vacancy subject (max. 2000 words), full Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your Master thesis, a list of university courses plus examination marks, and the names and phone numbers of two referees to:
M. Francozo (Assistant Professor of Museum Studies)
m.francozo@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For the format of the research proposal and the full NEXUS 1492 grant proposal, please also contact Hayley L. Mickleburgh (Project Manager).
Valid until:
01.05.2013
Job vacancy
Post:
3 PhD Students for the subproject “Amerindian Settlement Patterns”
Job description:
University/Academic jobs
Work load:
Full time job
Region:
Leiden, the Netherlands
Description of the job:
Faculty of Archaeology
The Caribbean Research Group is part of the Faculty of Archaeology and has a long and rich tradition at Leiden University. Its present members boast a high international profile and carry out fieldwork across the Caribbean and Amazonia. Several recent ERC and NWO funded projects have contributed to the excellent research climate.
Recently a European Research Council Synergy Grant was awarded for the project “Nexus 1492. New World Encounters in a Globalising World”. The project investigates the impacts of colonial encounters in the Caribbean, the nexus of the first interactions between the New and the Old World. NEXUS1492 will address intercultural Amerindian-European-African dynamics at multiple temporal and spatial scales across the historical divide of 1492. The trans-disciplinary team of four PIs from Leiden, VU Amsterdam and Konstanz and their research groups of archaeologists, social, natural and computer scientists, and heritage experts will pioneer new analytical tools, and apply multi-disciplinary cutting-edge techniques, theoretical frameworks and skill sets to provide a novel perspective on New World encounters in a globalising world.
In the framework of this recently awarded European Research Council Synergy Grant which will start on September 1st 2013, the faculty offers the position for a:
3 PhD Students for the subproject “Amerindian Settlement Patterns”, (38 hours per week)
Two PhD students will investigate Amerindian social landscapes from a regional archaeological perspective through the (re)construction and comparison of Amerindian settlement patterns in the Dominican Republic and Cuba based on previous investigations and additional surveys by the Caribbean Research Group in Leiden. Another PhD student will investigate Amerindian social landscapes from a regional archaeological perspective through the (re)construction and comparison of Amerindian settlement patterns in those areas of the Lesser Antilles most important in early colonial encounters. Both PhDs will each construct a predictive model on the basis of a GIS analysis in their respective case study areas and will integrate a geo-referenced database of Amerindian settlements and landscape features dating from AD 1000-1800. This model will be offered as a management tool for local heritage agencies in the islands to ensure knowledge transfer, training, and sustainable implementation of the GIS-based models with local authorities. Additionally, both PhDs will investigate Amerindian and colonial landscape dynamics in the case study areas through application of satellite remote sensing (RS), in order to predict, identify and map sites including agricultural areas and pathways as part of integrated social landscapes.
Requirements:
You must have an MA/MSc degree in archaeology or another relevant discipline, and the candidate ideally combines well developed interests in and experience with:
(1) GIS analysis and field surveys
(2) Remote sensing
(3) The dissemination of results to local authorities and the general public
Further, you can demonstrate an aptitude for academic research as evidenced by for example: publications; prior engagements in collaborative research and teaching. Furthermore you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and preferably Spanish and/or French. We expect a keenness to participate in fieldwork in the Caribbean and to collaborate with local authorities, and an interest in the public dissemination of scientific results.
We offer:
We offer a stimulating work environment and unique integration in a large team of experts to develop on-the-job academic skills.
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 after 4 years. You will be based at Leiden. During your appointment you will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Corinne L. Hofman (promotor).
The gross monthly salary is set on € 2.062,- in the first year up to € 2.638,- in year four. An appointment at Leiden University includes 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%.
Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
Institution:
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
The Netherlands
Contact:
Information:
For more information on this position, please contact: Prof. Dr. C.L. Hofman
(Tel: +31-(0)71-5272449; email: c.l.hofman@arch.leidenuniv.nl).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, the applicants are requested to contact Ms. Linda de Haan, Human resources advisor (Tel: +31-(0)71-527 7614; email: l.dehaan@law.leidenuniv.nl).
Applications:
Application letters should be sent before May 1st 2013, with reference to the vacancy number, and including the following: a research proposal on the vacancy subject (max. 2000 words), full Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your Master thesis, a list of university courses plus examination marks, and the names and phone numbers of two referees to:
H.L. Mickleburgh (Project Manager)
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
h.l.mickleburgh@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For the format of the research proposal and the full NEXUS 1492 grant proposal, please also contact Hayley L. Mickleburgh.
Valid until:
01.05.2013
Job vacancy
Post:
PhD Student for the subproject “Lifeways and deathways: transformations in health and disease across the historical divide”
Job description:
University/Academic jobs
Work load:
Full time job
Region:
Leiden, the Netherlands
Description of the job:
Faculty of Archaeology
The Caribbean Research Group is part of the Faculty of Archaeology and has a long and rich tradition at Leiden University. Its present members boast a high international profile and carry out fieldwork across the Caribbean and Amazonia. Several recent ERC and NWO funded projects have contributed to the excellent research climate.
Recently a European Research Council Synergy Grant was awarded for the project “Nexus 1492. New World Encounters in a Globalising World”. The project investigates the impacts of colonial encounters in the Caribbean, the nexus of the first interactions between the New and the Old World. NEXUS1492 will address intercultural Amerindian-European-African dynamics at multiple temporal and spatial scales across the historical divide of 1492. The trans-disciplinary team of four Principle Investigators and their research groups of archaeologists, social, natural and computer scientists, and heritage experts will pioneer new analytical tools, and apply multi-disciplinary cutting-edge techniques, theoretical frameworks and skill sets to provide a novel perspective on New World encounters in a globalising world.
In the framework of this recently awarded European Research Council Synergy Grant which will start on September 1st 2013, the faculty offers the position for a:
PhD Student for the subproject “Lifeways and deathways: transformations in health and disease across the historical divide” (38 hours per week)
This PhD project aims to trace changes in Amerindian health and disease from the late pre-colonial and early colonial Caribbean. This project entails molecular anthropological analyses of human remains and dental calculus. Retrieval and identification of microbotanical remains (pollen, phytoliths), lipids, bacteria and viruses should lead to a broad scale reconstruction of spatial and temporal variation in health and disease. The candidate must have knowledge and experience in the identification of pathogens and preferably also certain microbotanical remains.
Requirements:
The candidate must have an MSc degree in biomedical sciences (molecular anthropology) or another relevant discipline. The candidate ideally combines well developed interests in and experience with:
(1) the development of disease in ancient populations
(2) retrieval and identification microbotanical remains (pollen, phytoliths), lipids, bacteria and viruses from tropical environments
(3) laboratory analyses
You can demonstrate an aptitude for academic research as evidenced by for example: publications; prior engagements in collaborative research. Furthermore you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and preferably Spanish and/or French. We expect a keenness to actively and independently perform laboratory work.
We offer:
We offer a stimulating work environment and unique integration in a large team of experts to develop on-the-job academic skills.
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 after 4 years. During your appointment you will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Corinne L. Hofman (promotor).
The gross monthly salary is set on € 2.062,- in the first year up to € 2.638,- in year four. An appointment at Leiden University includes 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%.
Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
Institution:
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
The Netherlands
Contact:
Information:
For more information on this position, please contact: Prof. Dr. C.L. Hofman
(Tel: +31 (0)71 527 2449; email: c.l.hofman@arch.leidenuniv.nl).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, the applicants are requested to contact Ms. Linda de Haan, Human resources advisor (Tel: +31 (0)71 527 7614; email: l.dehaan@law.leidenuniv.nl).
Applications:
Application letters should be sent before May 1st 2013, with reference to the vacancy number, and including the following: a research proposal on the vacancy subject (max. 2000 words), full Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your Master thesis, a list of university courses plus examination marks, and the names and phone numbers of two referees to:
H.L. Mickleburgh (Project Manager)
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
h.l.mickleburgh@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For the format of the research proposal and the full NEXUS 1492 grant proposal, please also contact Hayley L. Mickleburgh.
Valid until:
01.05.2013
Job vacancy
Post:
2 PhD Students for the subproject “Changing Material Cultural Repertoires: Continuity, Syncretism and Intercultural Dynamics”
Job description:
University/Academic jobs
Work load:
Full time job
Region:
Leiden, the Netherlands
Description of the job:
Faculty of Archaeology
The Caribbean Research Group is part of the Faculty of Archaeology and has a long and rich tradition at Leiden University. Its present members boast a high international profile and carry out fieldwork across the Caribbean and Amazonia. Several recent ERC and NWO funded projects have contributed to the excellent research climate.
Recently a European Research Council Synergy Grant was awarded for the project “Nexus 1492. New World Encounters in a Globalising World”. The project investigates the impacts of colonial encounters in the Caribbean, the nexus of the first interactions between the New and the Old World. NEXUS1492 will address intercultural Amerindian-European-African dynamics at multiple temporal and spatial scales across the historical divide of 1492. The trans-disciplinary team of four Principle Investigators and their research groups of archaeologists, social, natural and computer scientists, and heritage experts will pioneer new analytical tools, and apply multi-disciplinary cutting-edge techniques, theoretical frameworks and skill sets to provide a novel perspective on New World encounters in a globalising world.
In the framework of this recently awarded European Research Council Synergy Grant which will start on September 1st 2013, the faculty offers the position for a:
2 PhD Students for the subproject “Changing Material Cultural Repertoires: Continuity, Syncretism and Intercultural Dynamics” (38 hours per week)
These two PhD projects aim to characterise the operational sequences of manufacture of the various material repertoires and reconstruct their socio-economic contexts. Within the greater Nexus 1492 project, transformation processes in material culture repertoires will be examined by studying Amerindian-African-European intercultural dynamics using a multi-disciplinary approach combining conventional archaeological methods, with archaeometric and ethno-archaeological research. Both PhD students will work in close collaboration with the Laboratory of Artefact Studies at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden.
One PhD will focus on late pre-colonial and early colonial Amerindian ceramic artefact assemblages from the Greater and/or Lesser Antilles.
Another PhD will specifically focus on European trade objects in early colonial Amerindian settings in the Greater and/or Lesser Antilles. This study will take a diachronic approach to examine changes in trade wares related to the differential influence spheres of European colonial powers between the 15th and 18th centuries.
Requirements:
The candidate must have an MA/MSc degree in archaeology or another relevant discipline. The candidate ideally combines well developed interests in and experience with:
(1) material culture studies in archaeology, anthropology and ethnography
(2) knowledge of Caribbean Amerindian, Afro-Caribbean or early colonial European materials
(3) familiar with archaeometrical techniques
You can demonstrate an aptitude for academic research as evidenced by for example: publications; prior engagements in collaborative research and teaching. Furthermore you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and preferably Spanish and/or French. We expect a keenness to participate in fieldwork in the Caribbean and to collaborate with local authorities, and an interest in the public dissemination of scientific results.
We offer:
We offer a stimulating work environment and unique integration in a large team of experts to develop on-the-job academic skills.
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 after 4 years. You will be based at Leiden.During your appointment you will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Corinne L. Hofman (promotor).
The gross monthly salary is set on € 2.062,- in the first year up to € 2.638,- in year four. An appointment at Leiden University includes 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%.
Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
Institution:
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
The Netherlands
Contact:
Information:
For more information on this position, please contact: Prof. Dr. C.L. Hofman
(Tel: +31-(0)71-5272449; email: c.l.hofman@arch.leidenuniv.nl).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, the applicants are requested to contact Ms. Linda de Haan, Human resources advisor (Tel: +31-(0)71-527 7614; email: l.dehaan@law.leidenuniv.nl).
Applications:
Application letters should be sent before May 1st 2013, with reference to the vacancy number, and including the following: a research proposal on the vacancy subject (max. 2000 words), full Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your Master thesis, a list of university courses plus examination marks, and the names and phone numbers of two referees to:
H.L. Mickleburgh (Project Manager)
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
h.l.mickleburgh@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For the format of the research proposal and the NEXUS 1492 grant proposal, please also contact Hayley L. Mickleburgh.
Valid until:
01.05.2013
Job vacancy
Post:
Postdoc for the subproject “The circulation of non-perishable goods through technological style and archaeometry”
Job description:
University/Academic jobs
Work load:
Part time job
Position:
Description of the job:
Faculty of Archaeology
The Caribbean Research Group is part of the Faculty of Archaeology and has a long and rich tradition at Leiden University. Its present members boast a high international profile and carry out fieldwork across the Caribbean and Amazonia. Several recent ERC and NWO funded projects have contributed to the excellent research climate.
Recently a NWO (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research) grant was awarded for the project “Island Networks: modelling inter-community social relationships in the Lesser Antilles across the historical divide (AD 1000-1800)”. This programme focuses on the inter-community social relationships and transformations of island networks in the Lesser Antilles across the historical divide. The period AD 1000-1800 represents an archaeologically understudied, and turbulent era, during which the archipelago’s inhabitants came under increasing influence from South America and the Greater Antilles and participated in the last phase of indigenous resistance to colonial powers. The region is ideal for this research because of 1) its geographic location as a chain of islands between the landmasses of the South American mainland and the Greater Antilles thus serving as a conduit for interaction and exchange; 2) its continuous Amerindian occupation from 6000 BC until the 18th century; 3) the dynamic situation of colonial encounters which was the locus of Amerindian-European-African interactions.
In the framework of this recently awarded NWO grant which will start on September 1st 2013, the faculty offers the position for a:
Postdoc for the subproject “The circulation of non-perishable goods through technological style and archaeometry” (19 hours per week)
This subproject aims to analyse the transformation processes in material culture repertoires by studying (1) Amerindian ceramic manufacture and style across the historical divide, and (2) mixed Amerindian-African-European artefact assemblages dating to the early colonial period, thereby highlighting the inter-cultural dynamics at play. The postdoc will focus on late pre-colonial and early colonial Amerindian ceramic assemblages from the Lesser Antilles and coastal south America.
Requirements:
The candidate must have an PhD degree in archaeology or another relevant discipline. The candidate ideally combines well developed interests in and experience with:
(1) material culture studies, and specifically ceramic analysis
(2) the archaeology of the Caribbean region and/or coastal south America
(3) ceramic technological analysis and archaeometry
You can demonstrate an aptitude for academic research as evidenced by for example: publications; prior engagements in collaborative research. Furthermore you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and preferably Spanish and/or French. We expect a keenness to participate in fieldwork in the Caribbean and to collaborate with local authorities, and an interest in the public dissemination of scientific results.
We offer:
We offer a stimulating work environment and unique integration in a large team of experts to develop on-the-job academic skills.
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.
Salary scale in accordance with the CAO (Collective Labour Agreement) for Dutch universities. Gross monthly salary (for full time) is minimum € 2.403,- and maximum
€ 3.793,- (scale 10). Salary scale depends on education and experience.
Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
Institution:
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
the Netherlands
Contact:
Information:
For more information on this position, please contact: Prof. Dr. C.L. Hofman
(Tel: +31 (0)71 527 2449; email: c.l.hofman@arch.leidenuniv.nl).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, the applicants are requested to contact Ms. Linda de Haan, Human resources advisor (Tel: +31 (0)71 527 7614; email: l.dehaan@law.leidenuniv.nl).
Applications:
Application letters should be sent before April 20th 2013, with reference to the vacancy number, and including the following: a research proposal on the vacancy subject (max. 2000 words), full Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your PhD dissertation, and the names and phone numbers of two referees to:
H.L. Mickleburgh
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
h.l.mickleburgh@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For the format of the research proposal and the full Island Networks grant proposal, please also contact Hayley L. Mickleburgh.
Valid until:
20.04.2013
Job vacancy
Post:
PhD Student for the subproject “Reconstructing archaeological networks”
Job description:
University/Academic jobs
Work load:
Full time job
Region:
Leiden, the Netherlands
Description of the job:
Faculty of Archaeology
The Caribbean Research Group is part of the Faculty of Archaeology and has a long and rich tradition at Leiden University. Its present members boast a high international profile and carry out fieldwork across the Caribbean and Amazonia. Several recent ERC and NWO funded projects have contributed to the excellent research climate.
Recently a NWO (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research) grant was awarded for the project “Island Networks: modelling inter-community social relationships in the Lesser Antilles across the historical divide (AD 1000-1800)”. This programme focuses on the inter-community social relationships and transformations of island networks in the Lesser Antilles across the historical divide. The period AD 1000-1800 represents an archaeologically understudied, and turbulent era, during which the archipelago’s inhabitants came under increasing influence from South America and the Greater Antilles and participated in the last phase of indigenous resistance to colonial powers. The region is ideal for this research because of 1) its geographic location as a chain of islands between the landmasses of the South American mainland and the Greater Antilles thus serving as a conduit for interaction and exchange; 2) its continuous Amerindian occupation from 6000 BC until the 18th century; 3) the dynamic situation of colonial encounters which was the locus of Amerindian-European-African interactions.
In the framework of this recently awarded NWO grant which will start on September 1st 2013, the faculty offers the position for a:
PhD Student for the subproject “Reconstructing archaeological networks” (38 hours per week)
This subproject will take a formal network approach to study the transformations in social strategies and structures across the historical divide. This approach is characterized by the quintessential consideration of relations between individual entities or ‘nodes’ in social networks So, different from studies based on inherent qualities of nodes, network approaches incorporate also the qualities of relations between entities. These approaches have a long history of development and use in the social sciences, but have only recently received more extensive consideration in archaeological research. Using a network approach we aim to bring together multiple types and scales of archaeological relational data into one framework, thereby providing a view of the interdependencies between networks that are represented by the various scales of the archaeological datasets.
This subproject combines two interrelated studies: a postdoc, adopting a material culture and network theoretical perspective, will focus on the changing role of ‘things’ in Lesser Antillean society using archaeological and ethnohistorical data to trace the network histories of indigenous material culture across the historical divide. The PhD will focus on changes in network structures and strategies from the period AD 1000-1800, modelling and analysing networks based on archaeological information from different spatial and temporal scales. Network modelling and analyses will be carried out in collaboration with Prof. dr. U. Brandes (Konstanz). For the ethnohistorical information these studies build on the data acquired through the collaborative programme with Prof. B. Grunberg (Reims; ANR-07-Corpus-016, Editions d’un corpus rares ou inédits des Petites Antilles [1493-1660]).
Requirements:
The candidate must have an MA/MSc degree in archaeology or another relevant discipline. The candidate ideally combines well developed interests in and experience with:
(1) Network science approaches
(2) GIS modelling
(3) Island and/or Caribbean archaeology
You can demonstrate an aptitude for academic research as evidenced by for example: publications and prior engagements in collaborative research. Furthermore you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and preferably Spanish and/or French. We expect a keenness to participate in fieldwork in the Caribbean and to collaborate with local authorities, and an interest in the public dissemination of scientific results.
We offer:
We offer a stimulating work environment and unique integration in a large team of experts to develop on-the-job academic skills.
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 after 4 years. During your appointment you will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Corinne L. Hofman.
The gross monthly salary is set on € 2.062,- in the first year up to € 2.638,- in year four. An appointment at Leiden University includes 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%.
Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
Institution:
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
The Netherlands
Contact:
Information:
For more information on this position, please contact: Prof. Dr. C.L. Hofman
(Tel: +31 (0)71 527 2449; email: c.l.hofman@arch.leidenuniv.nl).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, the applicants are requested to contact Ms. Linda de Haan, Human resources advisor (Tel: +31 (0)71 527 7614; email: l.dehaan@law.leidenuniv.nl).
Application letters should be sent before April 20th 2013, with reference to the vacancy number, and including the following: a research proposal on the vacancy subject (max. 2000 words), full Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your Master thesis, a list of university courses plus examination marks, and the names and phone numbers of two referees to:
H.L. Mickleburgh
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
h.l.mickleburgh@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For the format of the research proposal and the full Island Networks grant proposal, please also contact Hayley L. Mickleburgh.
Valid until:
20.04.2013
Job vacancy
Post:
PhD Student for the subproject “The circulation of non-perishable goods through technological style and archaeometry”
Job description:
University/Academic jobs
Work load:
Full time job
Region:
Leiden, the Netherlands
Description of the job:
Faculty of Archaeology
The Caribbean Research Group is part of the Faculty of Archaeology and has a long and rich tradition at Leiden University. Its present members boast a high international profile and carry out fieldwork across the Caribbean and Amazonia. Several recent ERC and NWO funded projects have contributed to the excellent research climate.
Recently a NWO (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research) grant was awarded for the project “Island Networks: modelling inter-community social relationships in the Lesser Antilles across the historical divide (AD 1000-1800)”. This programme focuses on the inter-community social relationships and transformations of island networks in the Lesser Antilles across the historical divide. The period AD 1000-1800 represents an archaeologically understudied, and turbulent era, during which the archipelago’s inhabitants came under increasing influence from South America and the Greater Antilles and participated in the last phase of indigenous resistance to colonial powers. The region is ideal for this research because of 1) its geographic location as a chain of islands between the landmasses of the South American mainland and the Greater Antilles thus serving as a conduit for interaction and exchange; 2) its continuous Amerindian occupation from 6000 BC until the 18th century; 3) the dynamic situation of colonial encounters which was the locus of Amerindian-European-African interactions.
In the framework of this recently awarded NWO grant which will start on September 1st 2013, the faculty offers the position for a:
PhD Student for the subproject “The circulation of non-perishable goods through technological style and archaeometry” (38 hours per week)
Vacancy number:
This subproject aims to analyse the transformation processes in material culture repertoires by studying (1) Amerindian ceramic manufacture and style across the historical divide, and (2) mixed Amerindian-African-European artefact assemblages dating to the early colonial period, thereby highlighting the inter-cultural dynamics at play. Artefact assemblages from sites from the Lesser Antilles will be sampled and analysed. The PhD will focus on early colonial European artefacts and earthenwares from early indigenous contexts in the Lesser Antilles.
Requirements:
The candidate must have an MA/MSc degree in archaeology or another relevant discipline. The candidate ideally combines well developed interests in and experience with:
(1) material culture studies
(2) European colonial earthenware and other artefacts
(3) knowledge of archaeometrical techniques
You can demonstrate an aptitude for academic research as evidenced by for example: publications; prior engagements in collaborative research. Furthermore you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and preferably Spanish and/or French. We expect a keenness to participate in fieldwork in the Caribbean and to collaborate with local authorities, and an interest in the public dissemination of scientific results.
We offer:
We offer a stimulating work environment and unique integration in a large team of experts to develop on-the-job academic skills.
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 after 4 years. During your appointment you will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Corinne L. Hofman.
The gross monthly salary is set on € 2.062,- in the first year up to € 2.638,- in year four. An appointment at Leiden University includes 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%.
Acquisition following this advertisement is not appreciated
Institution:
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
The Netherlands
Contact:
Information:
For more information on this position, please contact: Prof. Dr. C.L. Hofman
(Tel: +31 (0)71 527 2449; email: c.l.hofman@arch.leidenuniv.nl).
For questions concerning the terms of employment, the applicants are requested to contact Ms. Linda de Haan, Human resources advisor (Tel: +31 (0)71 527 7614; email: l.dehaan@law.leidenuniv.nl).
Application letters should be sent before April 20th 2013, with reference to the vacancy number, and including the following: a research proposal on the vacancy subject (max. 2000 words), full Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your Master thesis, a list of university courses plus examination marks, and the names and phone numbers of two referees to:
H.L. Mickleburgh (Project Manager)
Faculty of Archaeology
Leiden University
h.l.mickleburgh@arch.leidenuniv.nl
For the format of the research proposal and the Island Networks grant proposal, please also contact Hayley L. Mickleburgh.
Valid until:
01.05.2013
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