The purpose of this role is to support the work of the RICHeS programme at QUB providing research and access to archaeological and heritage science. The RICHeS Scientist (Research Fellow) will be a highly productive, ambitious and collaborative member of the RICHeS Heritage Science team based in Archaeology and
Palaeoecology of the School of Natural and Built Environment. They will collaborate with partners and external stakeholders to provide access, advice and conduct defined research relating to heritage materials and their wider context in our world class laboratories. The primary responsibility of this role will be in materials characterisation, including isotope geochemistry, chemical and elemental analysis, and the development of mass spectrometry techniques as a part of the RICHeS programme (https://www.riches.ukri.org).
The Research Fellow work will cross-cut two core areas of research: (i) radiocarbon dating and isotope geochemistry; and (ii) material, elemental and chemical characterisation and analysis. Successful applicants will have responsibilities in independent and directed research, supervision of technical analysis, assisting in the planning and day-to-day management of RICHeS facilities, collaborations, and outreach.
About the person:
Candidates should demonstrate the following:
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/.
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Candidate Information