Research Fellow at UCL: Join the Molecular and Cultural Evolution (MACE) Lab at UCL, London, as a Research Fellow. The lab, led by Professor Mark Thomas, focuses on model-based statistical inference to better understand human demographic, biological, and cultural evolution. This position involves developing and implementing statistical models of maritime contact and trade networks in the 3rd millennium BCE Mediterranean. The successful candidate will analyze cultural data, calibrated radiocarbon dates, and environmental patterns to infer routes of trade and cultural dissemination. Candidates with a PhD in computational science or mathematics with an interest in archaeology, or a PhD in archaeology, geography, or a biological science with experience in computational modeling and model-based statistical inference, are encouraged to apply. This is a contract position with a funding end date, initially from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension for an additional two years.
Summary Table:
- Designation: Research Fellow
- Research Area: Molecular and Cultural Evolution, Maritime Contact and Trade Networks, Statistical Modeling
- Location: UCL, London
- Working Pattern: Full-time, On-site (>80% of working time)
- Salary: £39,508 – £47,355
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Available For Secondment: No
- Closing Date: July 26, 2023
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in computational science or mathematics (with an interest in archaeology) OR PhD in archaeology, geography, or a biological science (with experience in computational modeling and model-based statistical inference)
Job Description:
Research Fellow – Molecular and Cultural Evolution (MACE) Lab, UK
The Research Fellow will work on the ‘Seascapes’ research project, focused on tracing the emergence and spread of maritime networks in the 3rd millennium BCE Mediterranean. The project involves conducting a large-scale radiocarbon dating program and implementing spatio-temporal network modeling to understand the origins and dynamics of these emerging maritime networks. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing spatial modeling of cultural and chronological data using a contact network approach.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please contact Professor Mark Thomas at m.thomas@ucl.ac.uk. If you have any queries about the application process or need reasonable adjustments, please reach out to Biosciences staffing at biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is July 26, 2023. Interviews are scheduled for August 2023.
Last Date for Apply: July 26, 2023
