Postdoctoral Research Associate in Stable Isotope - Mainz, Deutschland - Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

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Mainz, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany.

Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism.

Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research.

Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center - creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

**Faculty 07: History and Cultural Studies / Department of Ancient Studies / Pre
- and Protohistory**
of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Stable Isotope Analysis:

full-time (100 %)
A fulltime Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) appointment is available to contribute to the ERCfunded project

SUSTAIN:

Your tasks:

Prepare samples of carbonised plant remains for IRMS, measure stable isotope ratios of carbon and nitrogen, analyse and interpret the isotope data to address questions of intra-site and cross-regional variation in plant husbandry practices
Contribute to the development of the project database and research infrastructure
Develop data integration with other aspects of the project where appropriate
Publish research findings in peerreviewed journals and present at conferences
Assist in mentoring and supervising junior team members, including graduate students

Your profile:

In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in 57 of the

- _Hochschulgesetz_ of Rhineland-Palatinate.

A successfully completed academic university degree
A PhD (or nearing completion) in environmental chemistry, archaeology, bioarchaeology, or a closely related field
Indepth experience in stable isotope ratio analysis of bioarchaeological remains
Proven ability to analyse, interpret and critically evaluate data
Excellent IT skills in the use of relevant software packages for data analysis
Demonstrated ability to work flexibly to meet the changing needs of the role
Very good written communication skills and excellent record of peerreviewed publications
The ability to interact professionally with a wide range of researchers, officials, the media and the public

Desirable qualifications and skills:

Good knowledge of archaeobotany and/or plant anatomy and ecology
Knowledge of European Neolithic archaeology and an interest in this field of study

What we have to offer:

Challenging and varied work in a broadly based and internationally renowned archaeological institute
Excellent facilities and resources for interdisciplinary archaeological research
Jobticket, optional for the entire Rhine-Main area
Extensive human resources development offers
Flexible working time arrangements

The position is paid according to
-
EG 13 TV-L and to be filled by 12/1/2023. The position is limited until June 30th extension possible, if applicable)