GIS-Driven Mesolithic Archaeology Tenure-Track

Twoja Norwegia; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 595,000 - 677,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting and meaningful tasks

Committed colleagues in a good working

Good welfare schemes

Exercise during working hours

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme membership

Job summary

The Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History at the University of Oslo invites applications for a tenure-track position focused on GIS, statistics and Mesolithic archaeology in Scandinavia. The six-year path includes teaching duties and objective milestones toward a tenured associate professorship.

Applicants should present a research project and long-term plans for building an international group, teaching Stone Age archaeology, and public dissemination of results.

Qualifications

• PhD in archaeology with Mesolithic focus and GIS/ statistics expertise.
• Clear knowledge of Mesolithic material culture in Scandinavia.
• Ability to handle large datasets with GIS and theoretical methods.
• Experience with high-end digital tools for quantitative/qualitative work.
• Interdisciplinary research experience across environmental humanities or natural sciences.
• Demonstrated pedagogical skills; potential for leadership and funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS and Mesolithic research projects in Scandinavia.
• Teach and obtain basic pedagogical qualifications; contribute to course development.
• Build an international research group and pursue external funding.
• Publish high-quality research and engage in public dissemination.
• Contribute to academic citizenship and departmental teaching/research goals.

Skills

GIS

Statistics

Mesolithic archaeology

Data handling

Interdisciplinary

Pedagogical skills

Project leadership

Education

PhD in Archaeology

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History at the University of Oslo invites applications for a tenure-track position focused on GIS, statistics and Mesolithic archaeology in Scandinavia. The six-year path includes teaching duties and objective milestones toward a tenured associate professorship.

Applicants should present a research project and long-term plans for building an international group, teaching Stone Age archaeology, and public dissemination of results.