Research Fellow Archaeological Science (RICHeS Scientist)

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une université britannique de premier plan recherche un chercheur postdoctoral (Research Fellow) dans le domaine de la caractérisation des matériaux. Ce poste impliquera des recherches dans les sciences du patrimoine, axées sur l'analyse chimique et géochimique, ainsi que sur la gestion des installations de recherche. Le candidat idéal devra avoir un doctorat et une expérience post-doctorale, avec un bon dossier de publications et des compétences en travail d'équipe. Ce rôle offre une excellente occasion de contribuer à des projets novateurs dans des laboratoires de renommée mondiale.

Qualifications

• PhD en caractérisation des matériaux nécessaire.
• Expérience post-doctorale dans le domaine de la science archéologique ou du patrimoine.
• Expertise technique en analyse chimique et géochimie isotopique.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des recherches indépendantes en caractérisation des matériaux.
• Gérer et superviser les analyses techniques et les installations du programme RICHeS.
• Collaborer avec des partenaires et des parties prenantes externes.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Elemental analysis

Isotope geochemistry

Mass spectrometry

Research collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Characterisation

Job description

Organisation/Company QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST Research Field Educational sciences Cultural studies History Geosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 27 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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:

• Have a PhD in Materials Characterisation.
• Established expertise and proven portfolio in materials characterisation research.
• Technical expertise in chemical and elemental analysis, isotope geochemistry and/or mass spectrometricmethods.
• Post-doctoral research experience in archaeological or heritage science.
• Proven ability to publish in national/international journals (commensurate with stage of career).
• Working effectively as part of a research team in the development and promotion of the heritage science.
• Track-record of independent research and/or significant contributions to team-led research, including high-leveloutcomes/outputs

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 document on our website.