Mainz, Germany
The Department of Biology, Institute of Anthropology and the Department of Paleontology, Institute of Geosciences invite applications for three job openings at the research assistant level (PhD student).
The first two projects (Langobards, BMBF) focus on the migration and mobility of the Langobards (Lombards) from their original whereabouts to Italy during the Early Medieval times. Sub-project 1 studies archaeological reference material from designated localities in 4 countries by means of strontium, lead and oxygen isotopes. Sub-project 2 generates isotope maps for the area (geology, water etc.) from which the archaeological remains were obtained. Future archaeological and forensic methods will benefit significantly from the outcome of this case study.
The final project (Iron Age, DFG) focuses on the mobility of Iron Age elites. Based on a highly interdisciplinary research approach, this project deals with Celtic migrations during the 4th and 3rd century BC. The successful candidate will employ stable strontium and oxygen isotopes for the analysis of mobility and migration patterns.
The present vacancies require broadly trained applicants with a Masters degree or equivalent (Diploma etc.) in archaeology, anthropology, bio- or geosciences. The ideal candidates should be highly enthusiastic and motivated about conducting interdisciplinary research and should be capable of scientific independence. Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and proficiency in written and spoken German and English is essential.
The appointment will be for 2.5 to three years. Salary according to E13 TV-L/2 (approximately 1,000 € net income) includes fringe benefits (dental + health, social & unemployment insurances). Starting date is negotiable, but preferably on October 1, 2008. All positions are subject to final apportionment of funds.
The University of Mainz is committed to increasing the number of women in science. Therefore, applications of qualified females are strongly encouraged. To build a diverse workforce, the University of Mainz also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and from minorities.
Interested individuals are invited to submit an application package (including a covering letter, CV, copies of degree certificates, transcripts if available, statement of research and teaching interests, addresses of three referees) as a pdf file (other file formats will not be accepted) via email to altkw@uni-mainz.de and schoeneb@uni-mainz.de (please include subject: “Langobards” or “Iron Age”, respectively) or via regular mail to Prof. Dr. Kurt W. Alt, Institute of Anthropology, University of Mainz, Colonel-Kleinmann Weg 2, 55129 Mainz, Germany and Prof. Dr. Bernd R. Schöne, Department of Applied and Analytical Paleontology & INCREMENTS, Institute of Geosciences, University of Mainz, Becherweg 21, 55128 Mainz, Germany.
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2008.
