PhD Position in Arctic Landscape Archaeology

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Groningen, Groningen, Nederland Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Voltijd
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced researcher to join our team as a PhD candidate in Arctic Landscape Archaeology. The successful candidate will be part of the TRACES project, a multidisciplinary research initiative focused on documenting and contextualizing long-term human-animal/human-environment relationships in northern Foxe Basin.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct archival research in cooperation with local cultural organizations and governmental data repositories
  • Synthesize existing metadata on known archaeological sites in the Foxe Basin region, and model these data using GIS
  • Carry out limited, supervised archaeological fieldwork (primarily non-invasive survey) alongside local experts in the Foxe Basin region
Requirements
  • Master's degree in a relevant humanities or social science discipline (e.g., Archaeology, Cultural Geography, Physical Geography, Anthropology or Indigenous Studies)
  • Knowledge of Inuit culture history, or a willingness and enthusiasm to learn
  • Training and experience using GIS mapping software, such as ArcGIS or QGIS
  • Previous participation working in remote/challenging field conditions (e.g., camping)
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively (especially in Canada) throughout the PhD project period
  • Ability to work independently and within a group
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
Desirable Qualifications
  • Previous experience in Arctic archaeology
  • Knowledge of Python or a related programming language
What We Offer
  • Salary of € 2,770 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,539 gross per month in the final year
  • Holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income
  • 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance
  • Temporary 1.0 FTE appointment for a specified period of four years

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. The University of Groningen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment.



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