Post Doctoral Research Associate

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join their dynamic team in Athens. This role focuses on innovative research and management within the Laboratory of Archaeology, with an emphasis on spatial analysis and data analytics. The successful candidate will develop models to assess archaeological sites at risk from environmental factors and will have the opportunity to collaborate on impactful publications. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in archaeology while mentoring students, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the field.

Qualifications

• Expertise in spatial analysis and data analytics is crucial.
• Experience with computer modeling is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and management within the Laboratory of Archaeology.
• Develop probability models for archaeological site assessment.

Skills

Spatial Analysis

Data Analytics

Computer Modeling

Education

PhD in Anthropology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Posting Details

Position Details

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Posting Number	G/R01616P
Working Title	Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Department	Franklin-Anthropology
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Employment Type	Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date	08/01/2019
Posting Date	03/22/2019
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	To apply, please prepare a CV and a one-page cover letter that includes: (1) a summary of the applicant's research program, (2) a description of the applicant's training and experience with ArcGIS, and (3) training and experience with regards to computer modeling. We anticipate doing a first round of informal interviews for this position at the Society for American Archaeology meetings in Albuquerque. For any questions regarding the position, please email Dr. Victor Thompson ([e-mail] or Dr. Bryan Tucker ([e-mail]).
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

This role will be 100% research and management-based within the Laboratory of Archaeology. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in spatial analysis, data analytics, and archaeological approaches to "big-data." There will be a series of deliverables for the position that are linked to key duties of the position. Duties include development of probability models taking into account key environmental differences across the state of Georgia, identifying "at risk" sites endangered by erosion and flooding, directly working to with ITOS to integrated developed models into online databases, and potential management of undergraduate and graduate student assistants in the Laboratory. There will be opportunities to collaborate on publications related to this project.

Percentage of time

100