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Starting date: March 1,
We offer a four-year PhD position within the NWO-funded AMASZINC (Analysing and MApping Strontium and Zinc IN Cremations to reconstruct diet, mobility, and funerary practices of ancient human and animal populations) project, which aims to develop new ways of studying mobility, diet, and funerary practices from cremated human and animal remains. The project combines cutting-edge laser ablation techniques with Sr and Zn concentration and isotope ratio analysis to unlock information preserved in burnt bone. The project is carried out in close collaboration with Prof. Christophe Snoeck at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Dr. Klervia Jaouen at Observatoire Midi Pyrénées/CNRS, Toulouse, France, offering opportunities to work across institutions and research fields.
Your duties
investigating mobility and dietary histories as well as funerary practices of Iron Age and Roman populations from the Netherlands, Belgium, Slovenia, and Portugal
performing laser ablation mapping of cremated bone
conducting high-precision ⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr and δ⁸⁸Sr analyses using TIMS and MC-ICP-MS
developing and testing new approaches for Zn concentrations and isotope ratio analysis of cremated bone
presenting findings at national and international scientific conferences
publishing research findings in international peer-reviewed journals
completing a paper-based PhD thesis and defending it at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
participating in the training programme of the SENSE graduate school
Your profile
degree in MSc in Earth Sciences or Archaeological Sciences
strong scientific motivation and interest in archaeology
hands-on experience with relevant analytical techniques is an advantage
affinity with numerical modelling (Python, R)
readiness to travel and work abroad for short periods of time (especially in Brussels and Toulouse)
driving license is desirable
excellent ability to communicate in both written and spoken English
good social skills
As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.
What do we offer?
A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:
a salary of € 3.,00 (PhD) and maximum € 4.,00 (PhD) gross per month in the fourth year, for a full-time employment
an employment contract of initially 1 year. If there is sufficient perspective, this will be extended to a total of 4 years. Your dissertation at the end of the fourth year forms the end of your employment contract
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and arrangements. Some examples:
a full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata
8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
contribution to commuting expenses
optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
group insured for partial disability with employer contribution of 50% of the premium
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