Puesto de trabajo para aventureros paleoantropólogos en África
Applications are invited for a 4-year Research Associate
post-doctoral position for a palaeoanthropologist on the project
IN-AFRICA (funded by the ERC) led by Dr Marta Mirazon Lahr. The post
will run for the duration of the project, from March 2013 to May 2017.
The research associate is expected to work on the description and
analysis of human, hominin and other animal remains, contributing to our
understanding of phylogenetic relationships and adaptive processes in
the origins and evolution of modern humans. He/she will also be expected
to take a leading role in the project's fieldwork, both in its
preparation and implementation, contribute to the writing of reports and
the supervision of graduate student projects.
For further details of the In Africa Project, visit http://in-africa.org , and for further information on the post and application procedures, visit http://in-africa.org/opportunities/
.The successful candidate would be expected to hold a PhD in an
appropriate subject, and have a strong research record and experience in
human osteology as applied to human evolution and early African
prehistory. A background in palaeoanthropology or mammalian
palaeontology is required, as well as familiarity and/or experience with
3D morphometric capture and analytical techniques, and phylogenetic
tools. Excavation or other relevant fieldwork experience, knowledge of
Swahili, and a driving licence would be an advantage. The person
appointed to this post will be based at the University of Cambridge, and
will work with Dr Marta Mirazón Lahr and other members of the research
team.
Applications should consist of two copies of a signed and completed
copy of Parts 1 and 3 of the University's CHRIS/6 form, which may be
downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/chris6.doc,
a covering letter stating the candidate's interest in the position, a
CV, and the names of two referees who can provide a confidential
assessment of suitability.
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