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Pouroulis Family Foundation Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in African Quaternary Archaeology and Hominin Palaeoecology / Chercheur associé / Chercheur principal en archéologie du quaternaire africain et paléoécologie hominienne

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Please see below information concerning a newly established joint 3-year position between the University of Cambridge and the University of the Witwatersrand. The position is intended as a 50:50 share between the two institutions, and for this reason separate applications (although in substance these can be closely similar) need to be made to both institutions, so those considering applying must check both URLs below for details on how to apply and additional information about the post at the respective employing institutions.

Cambridge University, Department of Archaeology, and the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, are seeking to appoint to a 3-year Fellowship in African Quaternary Archaeology and Hominin Palaeoecology. The successful applicant is expected to take up both positions on 1 March 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post-holder will be based in the Department of Archaeology and the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research on 50% contract AND at the Evolutionary Studies Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, at the level of an Associate Professor, also at 50% contract. Please see the link to this part of the post:

http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/22418/

For the position at the University of the Witwatersrand see

https://irec.wits.ac.za/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfService/webui/VisVacDispPG&OAHP=IRC_EXT_SITE_VISITOR_APPL&OASF=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&p_svid=81209&p_spid=4079791

Informal enquiries may be addressed to any of the following: Professor Paul Lane ([email protected]), Professor Lee Berger ([email protected]) or Professor Marta Mirazón Lahr ([email protected])

Pouroulis Family Foundation Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in African Quaternary Archaeology and Hominin Palaeoecology (Part-Time, Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge Pouroulis Family Foundation Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in African Quaternary Archaeology and Hominin Palaeoecology (Part-Time, Fixed Term) in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge.

Dear Colleagues,

Rice Anthropology is currently searching to fill one Assistant Professor position in Anthropological Archaeology. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research interests enhance the department's existing strengths in the archaeology of Africa and the African Diaspora. The details of the job announcement can be found here (and pasted below):

https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/19501

Please circulate this widely! I am happy to answer questions about the position--please email me at: [email protected]

Best,

Jeff

Assistant Professor of Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin July 1, 2020. Assistant professors are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and perform research in their specialized area. The successful candidate will have demonstrated promise for a national/international reputation in research in anthropological archaeology by their outstanding record of publications and ability to attract external grant funding for an active research program. In addition, they will excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate students. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research interests enhance the department’s existing strengths in the archaeology of Africa and the African Diaspora, and who have research expertise in geoarchaeology, zooarchaeology, and/or remoting sensing/GIS and are willing to develop those specializations at Rice. Candidates should be able to contribute to the Museums and Cultural Heritage program at Rice.
Candidates must currently have a Ph.D. or complete the Ph.D. by July 1, 2020.
The application deadline is December 1, 2019. A complete application must include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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Jeffrey Fleisher

Associate Professor of Anthropology
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Rice University
6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005