Postdoctoral Archaeobotanist of the Americas

Position description

We seek a trained archaeobotanist with experience in the Americas to contribute to an interdisciplinary project funded by NSF DISES to track the movement of maize and people through time across Mesoamerica using a coevolutionary perspective. The postdoctoral scholar will collate existing archaeological data regarding the appearance and intensification of maize across Mesoamerica, including archaeobotanical, isotopic, and ground stone evidence from 10 broad regions. Fluency in Spanish is required in order to access Spanish-language reports/publications and to communicate with colleagues in relevant countries. Interrelational database design and maintenance is desired but not required. The successful applicant will collaborate on publications and lead at least one publication, in addition to participating in regular research team meetings.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• To apply for this position, Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the dissertation in PhD in Anthropology or Archaeology at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• PhD in Anthropology or Archaeology
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Preferred qualifications

• Experience designing/maintaining interrelational database
• Applicants should have experience analyzing archaeobotanical data from the Americas
• Applicants should have publications demonstrating knowledge of the Americas and archaeobotanical methods

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
  (Optional)

• Publications - At least 2 publications demonstrating knowledge of the Americas and archaeobotanical methods.

Reference requirements

• 2-3 letters of reference required

Applicants must provide name and contact info for references, and trigger the solicitation for letters in
UC Recruit.

Reference letters will be reviewed as part of the application process

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02812

Help contact: claudia.diaz@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location:

Santa Barbara, CA