PhD Archaeobotany Researcher: Neolithic Plant Use

University of Helsinki / General; Finland; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in Archaeobotany. The position is fixed-term for 36 months, based in the Department of Archaeology, Helsinki, within the NeoPlant project led by Dr. Mia Lempiäinen-Avci.

The successful candidate will conduct independent PhD research on archaeobotanical plant macroremains, work with Neolithic contexts in Finland, and publish in international journals. Starting date 1.1.2027 with a 6-month trial period.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in archaeology, archaeobotany, palaeoecology, biology, environmental archaeology or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in prehistoric plant use and the transition from hunting and gathering to farming.
• Ability to undertake doctoral research and complete a PhD within the project period.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
• Experience in archaeobotanical analysis is an advantage but not required.
• Experience in archaeological fieldwork, laboratory work, microscopy, quantitative methods, GIS or related natural-scientific approaches is also considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• conduct doctoral research within the themes of the NeoPlant project
• analysing and identifying archaeological plant macroremains
• participating in archaeological sampling and sample processing
• managing and analysing archaeobotanical and archaeological datasets
• integrating archaeobotanical results with other archaeological and natural-scientific evidence
• publishing research results in international peer-reviewed journals
• presenting research at national and international conferences
• participating in the activities, meetings and collaborative work of the NeoPlant research group; and
• completing a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki.

Skills

Good written and spoken English

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in archaeology, archaeobotany, palaeoecology, biology, environmental archaeology or related discipline

Tools

GIS

Microscopy

Quantitative methods

Job description

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in Archaeobotany. The position is fixed-term for 36 months, based in the Department of Archaeology, Helsinki, within the NeoPlant project led by Dr. Mia Lempiäinen-Avci.

The successful candidate will conduct independent PhD research on archaeobotanical plant macroremains, work with Neolithic contexts in Finland, and publish in international journals. Starting date 1.1.2027 with a 6-month trial period.