10 PhD Positions: The Doctoral network ArCHe is offering ten exciting PhD positions in the fields of archaeology, archaeobiology, biology, social anthropology, cultural heritage studies, coastal engineering, geography, or geology. These positions are hosted by six beneficiaries across five countries: Norway, Sweden, Latvia, France, and Spain.
- 🌍 PhD Positions: ArCHe offers 10 PhD positions in diverse fields, including archaeology, biology, anthropology, cultural heritage studies, coastal engineering, geography, and geology.
- 🌐 Hosted by Six Beneficiaries: The positions are hosted by six organizations in five countries: Norway, Sweden, Latvia, France, and Spain.
- 📝 Application Process: Candidates apply through the host’s website, with contact information and application links provided in project descriptions (DC1–10).
- 🤝 Multiple Applications Allowed: Applicants can apply for multiple ArCHe PhD positions, indicating this in the Letter of Motivation for each application.
- 📅 Application Deadline: The deadline for applications at all beneficiaries is February 4th, 2024.
Designation: PhD Candidate
Research Area: Archaeology, Archaeobiology, Biology, Social Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Studies, Coastal Engineering, Geography, Geology
To learn more about the individual positions, follow the link for each PhD project.
DC1: Vulnerable Coastal Stone Age: Current environmental threats, challenges and prospects for the preservation of archaeological locations
Beneficiary: Fundacion Instituto de Hidraulica Ambiental de Cantabria (FIHAC), Spain
DC2: Lost coastal territories: Searching and mapping Late Paleolithic and early Mesolithic coastal landscapes and sites under water and on land
Beneficiary: University of Cantabria, Spain
DC3: Anchor points in a fluid world: Stone Age HFG sites in the coastal zone and their social, economic and communicative significance
Beneficiary: University of Oslo, Norway
DC4: Ritual by the sea: Marine symbolism during the late Palaeolithic and the Mesolithic of Atlantic Europe
Beneficiary: University of Cantabria, Spain
DC5: For a history of maritime techniques in Europe: Norms and uses of techniques in prehistoric coastal communities
Beneficiary: The French National Centre for Scientific Research, University of Rennes, France
DC6: Geographical and seasonal patterns in marine mammal exploitation – ethnographic insights into prehistoric practices
Beneficiary: University of Latvia, Latvia
DC7 The meaning of prehistoric shell-middens: From their common background to their singularity
Beneficiary: CReAAH, University of Rennes, France
DC8: Stone Age heritage as shared landscapes: Mapping concerns, actors and perspectives
Beneficiary: University of Gothenburg, Sweden
DC9: The management of Stone Age coastal sites in different environments across Europe: status, challenges, prospects
Beneficiary: University of Oslo, Norway
DC10: Communicating Stone Age HFG heritage for a sustainable future
Beneficiary: University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Location: Various (Norway, Sweden, Latvia, France, Spain)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Candidates with relevant educational background in the specified fields.
- Please refer to individual project descriptions for specific eligibility criteria.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary for MSCA-fellows in ArCHe, including gross salary and mobility allowance.
- Family allowance for eligible researchers.
- Long-term leave allowance or special need allowance as applicable.
Job Description: Selected candidates will be involved in individual research projects related to the respective PhD positions. The focus areas range from vulnerable coastal Stone Age sites to maritime techniques in prehistoric coastal communities.
How to Apply: Candidates must apply through the website of the beneficiary hosting the specific PhD position. Contact information and application procedure details can be found in the project descriptions (DC1–10) listed on the official ArCHe website. Applicants can apply for multiple positions by indicating their preferences in the Letter of Motivation.
Last Date for Apply: 04 February 2024
Contact: For general inquiries about DN ArCHe, please contact Project Coordinator Professor Almut Schülke at almut.schulke@khm.uio.no.
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