[Archport] Research Assistant -archaeozoology- Cambridge

["Marta Diaz-Guardamino" <marta_diaz_guardamino@hotmail.com>]

Research Assistant or Research Associate
McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research
Salary: £20,842-£23,457 pa

Limit of Tenure: Fixed Term Funding, no renewal. 01.04.2007 - 31.03.2010

A Research Assistant or Research Associate is required for a 3 year 
Leverhulme research project: From chariotry to equestrian pastoral nomadism: 
the evolving role of the horse.  The role of the RA will be to support the 
work of the Principal Investigator, Prof. Graeme Barker, and the Senior 
Research Associate, Dr. Marsha Levine. The post will be based at the 
McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research.

The post-holder will assist Dr. Marsha Levine with the rapid collection of 
large data sets in the field (central and east Asia), and with analysis of 
the resulting data in Cambridge. The quantity and complexity of the data 
throughout this project will necessitate full-time assistance. The RA will 
be responsible for the routine updating and maintenance of archaeozoological 
databases, including data inputting, image scanning, and processing. He/she 
will be responsible for the preparation and curation of skeletons and other 
materials, drawing, photocopying, some photography, library and web 
searches, and research support, etc. He/she will assist with project fund 
raising, making travel arrangements for fieldwork and other trips, and the 
planning and organisation of project meetings and workshops to be held in 
Cambridge. Other tasks may be requested subject to the skills and experience 
of the post-holder.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office is vital, as is enthusiasm for learning new 
skills. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and website development would 
be an advantage. Language skills (especially Russian, Chinese or German) 
would be useful. A clean driver's license is desirable.

A degree in archaeology is necessary together with training in 
archaeozoology ideally to Masters level or higher.  Overseas travel will be 
required (about 6-12 weeks a year). The ability to work well in a small team 
is crucial. We are keen to attract somebody who would see this post as an 
opportunity to develop a career in archaeology/archaeozoology.

A PD18 form, which must accompany your posted application, is available from 
Sara Harrop at the McDonald Institute on 01223-339284 or email 
slh30@cam.ac.uk.  Applications (a short covering letter, full CV and the 
PD18 form) should be sent to: Ms. Sara Harrop, McDonald Institute for 
Archaeological Research, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3ER, to arrive no 
later than 23 February 2007. Interviews for short-listed candidates will be 
held on 6 March 2007, with a view to starting work on 2 April 2007 or as 
soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries concerning the post should be directed to Dr Marsha 
Levine on 01223-339347 or email ml12@cam.ac.uk. Further information about 
the McDonald Institute can be obtained from our website: 
www.mcdonald.cam.ac.uk.

Quote Reference: JC01226

Closing Date: 23 February 2007

Interview Date(s): 06/03/2007

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