Post‑Doctoral Researcher in Human Osteoarchaeology

This post is part of a Historic Environment Scotland-funded project to collate, record and disseminate the archive of a 1970s excavation of an important Pictish/Norse cemetery at Newark, Orkney; the appointee will work with the project team which is based in the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute in Kirkwall, Orkney.

The appointee will be required to undertake an osteoarchaeological study of an assemblage of human remains; they will record and analyse the human remains of circa 215 individuals, held in the Natural History Museum in London. Radiocarbon dating and isotopic analysis will inform the production of a report.

The appointee will possess a doctorate relevant to human osteoarchaeology and be able to demonstrate experience in research organisation and management. Knowledge of the human osteoarchaeology of Orkney would be an advantage. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability work effectively both alone and as part of a team.

Applicants with informal questions are encouraged to contact Paul Clark, Senior Project Manager, by email to paul.clark@uhi.ac.uk.

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