Tenure-track position in Archaeology

University of Oslo; Oslo; On-site; NOK 595,000 - 677,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in postdoctoral fellow position

Pension scheme

Job summary

The University of Oslo invites applications for a tenure-track position in Archaeology in the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH). The initial six-year postdoctoral period includes 25% teaching duties and aims toward a tenured associate professor role, with a strong emphasis on GIS, statistics and Mesolithic studies in Scandinavia.

Applicants should present a research project integrating GIS and statistics and outline plans to build an international research group, advance

Qualifications

• PhD in archaeology within the Mesolithic in Scandinavia, with clear GIS and statistical profile, granted within the past five years.
• Thorough knowledge of Mesolithic material culture in Scandinavia.
• Demonstrated ability to handle large datasets, GIS and theoretical perspectives on archaeological methodology.
• Experience with interdisciplinary research approaches within environmental humanities and/or crossing into natural sciences.
• Potential for project acquisition; leadership and administration abilities.
• Fluent English and a Scandinavian language; strong communication skills.
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position.

Responsibilities

• Position starts as a six-year tenure-track postdoctoral role with teaching and administrative duties (25%).
• Obtain basic pedagogical qualifications during the contract period.
• Develop an international research group and contribute to teaching in Stone Age Archaeology.
• Contribute to public dissemination and development of academic career.
• Meet evaluation criteria at midterm and final assessments and support research mentorship.

Skills

GIS

Statistics

Leadership

Academic citizenship

English language

Education

PhD in archaeology (Mesolithic Scandinavia)

Tools

GIS software

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

A tenure-track position (tenure-track in a postdoctoral position and tenured as associate professor) in Archaeology is available at The Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH), University of Oslo. IAKH comprises the three disciplinary fields of archaeology conservation and history. The archaeology section has nine academic faculty positions, each with teaching and research components. The section’s research profile and teaching program are internationally oriented and span archaeologies of the Stone Age to the present. The announced position is focused on GIS, statistics and Mesolithic archaeology in Scandinavia.

The announced tenure-track position starts as a full-time postdoctoral position (SKO 1352) for a period of six years, including a 25 % component devoted to teaching and administrative duties. These duties include obtaining basic pedagogical qualifications. A formal midterm evaluation will be held in the fourth year of this period, and the candidate will receive feedback on performance relative to the requirements for the six-year tenure-track period. Toward the end of the six-year period, the candidate will be evaluated for a tenured position as associate professor (SKO 1011). During the final assessment, the candidate’s research performance will first be assessed by an expert (adjudication) committee within the candidate’s subject area. Subsequently, the candidate will be interviewed by an internal interview committee assessing the full range of criteria in the contract of employment.

More about the position

Applicants apply with a research project including GIS, statistics and the Mesolithic in Scandinavia to be carried out in the initial six years period. In the application letter, candidates should also describe long term plans for building an international research group, for future development of the teaching in Stone Age Archaeology, for contributing to the public dissemination of research, and for developing their own academic career.

The contract of employment will specify results, requirements, and criteria regarding academic production, public dissemination, research leadership and teaching that the candidate must fulfil during the six-years period to be favourably evaluated for a tenured position. According to the Regulations on appointments to tenure-track positions , with supplementary provisions for UiO, the contract of employment will also specify the criteria for the midterm and final assessment of competencies and milestones. Candidates will also be evaluated on personal suitability and ability to contribute to academic citizenship, both during the initial hiring process and during the mid-term and final evaluations. The contract of employment will further outline the Department’s obligations in supporting the candidate’s research as well as offering academic mentorship, guidance and training.

• PhD or equivalent academic qualifications within archaeology of the Mesolithic in Scandinavia, with a clear profile in GIS and statistical analysis, granted within the past five years (excluding documented parental and sickness leaves)
• Thorough knowledge of the material culture of the Mesolithic in Scandinavia
• Demonstrated ability to handle large datasets, geographical information systems and theoretical perspectives on archaeological methodology/practice
• Experience in handling of archaeological data using high-end digital tools for quantitative and/or qualitative analysis
• Experience with interdisciplinary research approaches within the environmental humanities and/or crossing over to natural sciences
• Documented potential for project acquisition • Interest and ability in leadership and administration
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position

To be eligible, candidates must have submitted for final evaluation or defended their doctoral dissertation within five years preceding the application deadline. In the former case, the appointment will be contingent upon the successful defence of the thesis. Someone who has been employed for more than one year in an ordinary postdoctoral position at the University of Oslo cannot be employed in a postdoctoral position on tenure-track terms.

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on:

• The research project’s scientific merit and contribution to GIS-based and statistical approaches to the Mesolithic in Scandinavia, including the applicant’s academic and personal ability to carry out the project
• The applicant’s long-term plans for building and leading an international research group and successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines, including plans for obtaining external research funding
• Academic qualifications and academic production. Originality and quality of publications will be weighted more heavily than quantity
• Interest in and motivation for teaching, ability to inspire and provide guidance to students, and potential to teach university-level courses about Stone Age Archaeology and within Archaeology more generally
• Interest and ability in leadership and administration, including collaborative skillsExperience with and potential for popular dissemination and public outreach
• Academic citizenship, personal suitability and potential to contribute to a positive working environment and the long-term development of teaching and research at the Department

In the evaluation of the qualified candidates the full range of these criteria will be explicitly addressed and assessed. Academic quality, development, potential and breadth will be prioritised in this order.

The appointed candidate should demonstrate mastery of both English and one of the Scandinavian languages as working languages.

We can offer you

• Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
• Committed colleagues in a good working environment.
• A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse , which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
• Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK from 595 000 to 677 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.

We need different perspectives in our work

UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no .

We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?

We will provide appropriate accommodations should you need them. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500students and 7 200employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department of archaeology, conservation and history (IAKH) is comprised of three disciplines which in different ways study the past.The department has internationally oriented archaeologists, the only conservation program in Norway and the biggest group of historians in Scandinavia. The department has close to 100 employees, including non-permanent research fellows. The study programs span archaeology from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, object and paintings conservation, and history from Antiquity to the present age.