Position: Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Principal Investigator: Prof. Sharada V C
Tenure: The initial appointment will be for 1 year, extendable for one more year based on performance.
Job Description: The successful applicant will play an active role in executing a project of their own and developing a vibrant research program and laboratory facilities dedicated to past ecology(ies), environment, and taphonomy from archaeological faunal datasets. The applicant must be highly self-motivated, independent, and interested in working within interdisciplinary teams of archaeologists and scientists from diverse backgrounds to investigate and reconstruct past human-animal interactions. The fellow will receive extensive training and mentorship in scientific archaeological research methods and analyses.
Eligibility: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Archaeology from a recognized institution/university with an excellent academic track record and publications. Candidates who have submitted their thesis are also eligible. They should demonstrate proficiency in sample preparation for analyses, laboratory procedures, and analytics, handling relevant software and equipment (Eg., Stereo and Scanning Electron Microscopy), and interpretation of results. They should have sufficient knowledge of archaeological sciences, particularly archaeozoology, taphonomy, and bio-statistics. An interest in fieldwork is essential. Excellent oral and written skills in English are a must.
Fellowship: INR 55,000 - 65, 000 per month (consolidated), depending on qualifications and experience.
How to apply: Candidates must e-mail the following documents as a single PDF file attachment to Prof. Sharada Channarayapatna (sharada.c@iitgn.ac.in): 1) a CV containing academic records and publications, 2) a cover letter stating a potential joining date and expressing your experience, suitability, and interest in the position, 3) a 2000-3000 word project proposal outlining its theoretical framework, objectives, methodology, expected outcomes and a timeline, and 4) contact details of at least 3 references.
For any questions, you may write to Prof. Sharada Channarayapatna (sharada.c@iitgn.ac.in)
Application Deadline: September 25, 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interaction and expected to make a 10-minute presentation on the proposed project.
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