Project Scientist in Archaeological Sciences
Position overview
Position title: Project Scientist in Archaeological SciencesApplication Window
Open date: April 19, 2024
Next review date: Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, May 20, 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
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology as a Project Scientist in Archaeological Sciences. The Project Scientist is expected to actively collaborate with faculty members by contributing scientific expertise to research programs within the Institute. The successful candidate will have demonstrated technical skills in the areas of Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) radiocarbon dating, archaeo-geophysical surveying and Electron Probe MicroAnalysis (EPMA).
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance to support research activities of faculty members.
- Assist in the collection of archaeological samples for AMS radiocarbon dating (USA and abroad).
- Perform laboratory work for treatment of archaeological samples (organic, charcoal and bone) for AMS radiocarbon dating using facilities at UCLA and UC Irvine.
- Calibrate, model and interpret radiocarbon data.
- Plan, organize, conduct and report on archaeo-geophysical surveys (USA and abroad).
- Perform, evaluate and report on EPMA analysis of archaeological materials (glass, pottery and metals) using a JEOL JXA-8200 Superprobe housed at UCLA.
Qualifications
PhD in Archaeological Sciences, Geophysics, Geology, or related field.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience with laboratory work as applied to archaeological samples for AMS radiocarbon dating.
- Experience in conducting archaeo-geophysical fieldwork using electrical, electromagnetic, ground-penetrating radar, and magnetics methods.
- Experience in using an electron microprobe.
- Peer-review publications in archaeological, geophysical or geological journals.
- Demonstrated ability to raise extramural funding.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-6 required (contact information only)
Name and contact information. Only 3 required.
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