Postdoctoral Scholar – Archaeology of the Americas
Position overview
Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar - New World archaeologyApplication Window
Open date: January 13, 2024
Next review date: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, May 11, 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 invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral position for the 2024-2025 academic year, with the option to extend for an additional year. We are in search of a recent Ph.D. graduate who has a strong background in the archaeology of the Americas. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate innovative, methodological expertise in areas such as spatial analysis (GIS), faunal analysis, paleoethnobotanical studies, or ceramics analysis. While a specialization in the archaeology and material culture of California is preferred, we welcome applicants with experience across any region or time period in the Americas. This position offers the chance to contribute to a vibrant research community unique among archaeology programs in the United States in its melding of archaeological research pursued beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.
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 absences during this period. If the successful applicant is a non-US citizen or permanent resident, the recipient will be responsible for submitting all needed paperwork for a U.S. visa in time for arrival in the U.S. at the stipulated starting date of the fellowship.
Deadline:
Applications will be evaluated starting 4/15/2024 and will close on 5/10/2024. Applicants who are selected for the short list will be contacted for a phone or video interview.
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 absences during this period. If the successful applicant is a non-US citizen or permanent resident, the recipient will be responsible for submitting all needed paperwork for a U.S. visa in time for arrival in the U.S. at the stipulated starting date of the fellowship.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - A cover letter describing their research goals and how they would pursue them in a year at the Cotsen Institute
Proposal - A brief proposal describing how UCLA graduate and undergraduate students and volunteers could contribute to the accomplishment of your research goals for the year. (max. 1 page).
Proposal - A short proposal for a graduate seminar of a 10-week UCLA quarter (max. 1 page)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Names and email addresses of three References
Help contact: bronson@ioa.ucla.edu
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