Postdoctoral Scholar Ethnoarchaeobotany Apply now to Postdoctoral Scholar Ethnoarchaeobotany

　　Job #JPF09133

　　COTSEN INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY / L&S Social Sciences / UCLA

　　Position overview Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar Ethnoarchaeobotany

　　Salary range: $64,480 - $77,327

　　Application Window

　　Open date: January 13, 2024

　　Next review date: Friday, Mar 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

　　Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

　　Final date: Sunday, Mar 17, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

　　Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

　　Position description

　　The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at the University of California, Los Angeles announces an one year postdoctoral position (2024-2025) with the possibility of a one year extension. We are seeking a recent Ph.D. in ethnoarchaeobotany or related field who will be also responsible for the programming and activities of the Ancient Agriculture/Ethnoarchaeobotany Laboratory at the Institute. Preference will be given to a candidate conducting research in the Americas, but scholars working in all regions of the world are encouraged to apply. The position will include healthcare and other benefits.

　　Qualifications:

　　This position is for a recipient of a recent PhD degree, earned between 2016 and 2024 (degree must have been completed by June 30, 2024. Candidates must be in residence at UCLA for the full three academic quarters (July/September, 2024- July/September, 2025), and should not plan for any extended fieldwork away or other absences during this period. If the successful applicant is a non-US citizen, s/he will need to submit paperwork for a US visa through the Cotsen Institute, and possibly visit a US Embassy or Consulate in country of origin.

　　Applicants should submit:

　　A cover letter describing their research goals and how they would pursue them in a year at the Cotsen Institute

　　Suggestions on how to involve graduate and undergraduate students as well as volunteers in the setting of the Ancient agriculture/Ethnoarchaeobotany Laboratory (max. 1 page)

　　A current CV

　　Names and contact information for 3 references, and

　　A short proposal for a graduate seminar of a 10-week UCLA quarter (max. 1 page)

　　Deadline:

　　Applications will be evaluated starting 3/15/2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants who are selected for the short list will be contacted for a phone or video interview.

　　Qualifications

　　Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

　　This position is for a recipient of a recent PhD degree, earned between 2016 and 2024 (degree must have been completed by June 30, 2024. Candidates must be in residence at UCLA for the full three academic quarters (July/September, 2024- July/September, 2025), and should not plan for any extended fieldwork away or other absences during this period. If the successful applicant is a non-US citizen, s/he will need to submit paperwork for a US visa through the Cotsen Institute, and possibly visit a US Embassy or Consulate in country of origin.

　　Application Requirements

　　Document requirements

　　Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

　　Cover Letter

　　Suggestions - Suggestions on how to involve graduate and undergraduate students as well as volunteers in the setting of the Ancient agriculture/Ethnoarchaeobotany Laboratory (max. 1 page)

　　Proposal for graduate seminar - A short proposal for a graduate seminar of a 10-week UCLA quarter (max. 1 page)

　　Reference requirements

　　3-5 required (contact information only)Names and email addresses of three References

　　Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09133

　　Help contact: [email protected]

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　　Job location

　　Los Angeles, California