Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Archaeology
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Archaeology
Requisition ID: 2024-8048
# of Openings:
1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category:
Teaching (non-Faculty)
Position Type:
Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification:
Exempt
College:
College of Humanities & Social Sci
Department:
Sociology & Anthropology
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.
Overview
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Utah State University seeks a Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Fellow II) in environmental and/or public archaeology. This is a one year, 12-month, full-time position with the potential for renewal depending on performance and available funds. The successful applicant will support application for external funds, in collaboration with existing faculty, and teach two courses per semester, depending on the applicant's experience and program needs. The appointment will begin August 20, 2024. Review of applications will begin July 18, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
We seek applicants with a record of research and expertise in spatial data analysis To apply, please prepare a CV and a cover letter that includes: (1) a summary of the applicant's research program and (2) a brief sketch of two project ideas for pursuing external funds as a part of this position. For any questions regarding the position, please email Dr. Jacob Freeman, search committee chair, at: mailto:jacob.freeman@usu.edu.
Responsibilities
This role will be 50% research and 40% teaching. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in spatial analysis and innovative approaches to data analytics and large-scale data sets.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field from a CHEA accredited institution or international equivalent.
• The potential for developing and collaborating on external grant proposals
• The potential to teach a GIS course
• Demonstrated ability to live and work legally in the U.S.
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
Preferred Qualifications:
• A record of interdisciplinary research
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights
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