10 Vacant PhD Positions: The Doctoral network ArCHe is offering ten enticing 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.
10 Vacant PhD Positions with the ArCHe Project
Summary Table:
| No. | PhD Project | Beneficiary | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vulnerable Coastal Stone Age: Current environmental threats, challenges, and prospects for the preservation of archaeological locations | Fundacion Instituto de Hidraulica Ambiental de Cantabria (FIHAC) | Spain |
| 2 | Lost coastal territories: Searching and mapping Late Paleolithic and early Mesolithic coastal landscapes and sites under water and on land | University of Cantabria | Spain |
| 3 | Anchor points in a fluid world: Stone Age HFG sites in the coastal zone and their social, economic and communicative significance | University of Oslo | Norway |
| 4 | Ritual by the sea: Marine symbolism during the late Palaeolithic and the Mesolithic of Atlantic Europe | University of Cantabria | Spain |
| 5 | For a history of maritime techniques in Europe: Norms and uses of techniques in prehistoric coastal communities | The French National Centre for Scientific Research, University of Rennes | France |
| 6 | Geographical and seasonal patterns in marine mammal exploitation – ethnographic insights into prehistoric practices | University of Latvia | Latvia |
| 7 | The meaning of prehistoric shell-middens: From their common background to their singularity | CReAAH, University of Rennes | France |
| 8 | Stone Age heritage as shared landscapes: Mapping concerns, actors and perspectives | University of Gothenburg | Sweden |
| 9 | The management of Stone Age coastal sites in different environments across Europe: status, challenges, prospects | University of Oslo | Norway |
| 10 | Communicating Stone Age HFG heritage for a sustainable future | University of Gothenburg | Sweden |
Study Area: Archaeology, Archaeobiology, Biology, Social Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Studies, Coastal Engineering, Geography, Geology
Scholarship Description: ArCHe offers ten PhD positions covering diverse research areas related to coastal archaeology, symbolism, maritime techniques, and more. Each position is hosted by a beneficiary in one of the participating countries.
Eligibility: Candidates with a background in archaeology, archaeobiology, biology, social anthropology, cultural heritage studies, coastal engineering, geography, or geology are encouraged to apply.
Required Documents: Interested candidates should submit:
- A Letter of motivation indicating the applied positions.
- Curriculum Vitae with contact information, educational background, research experience, and achievements.
- Relevant diplomas and transcripts.
- Optional: Research plan for the specific PhD project.
How to Apply: Candidates must apply through the website of the beneficiary hosting the desired PhD position. Contact information and application procedures for each project (DC1–10) are available on the individual project descriptions.
Last Date: The application deadline for all beneficiaries is 04 February 2024.
For general inquiries about DN ArCHe, contact Project Coordinator Professor Almut Schülke at almut.schulke@khm.uio.no. Join ArCHe and contribute to groundbreaking research in the diverse fields of coastal studies!
