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IFA Workplace Learning Bursary in Graphics for Archaeology

Hosted by: The Archaeology Department, School of Human and
Environmental Sciences, the University of Reading

Duration: 6 months

Start date: January 2008 or ASAP

Salary: £14,462 pro rata (Technical staff Grade 3)

Applications are invited for an HLF funded IFA Workplace Learning
Bursary with the Archaeology department at the University of Reading.
The post represents an excellent opportunity to gain skills in
archaeological illustration and graphics within a leading University
department. The successful candidate will receive training from, and
work under the supervision of, Margaret Mathews, the department's
Graphics technician.  Professor Grenville Astill (Head of Department)
will act as mentor and Emma O'Riordan (former bursary holder) will
provide additional support.  The post will be based in the Archaeology
Department on Reading's Whiteknights campus.

The successful candidate will attend the Masters module in graphics
taught in the department, receiving training in core archaeological
illustration techniques and Adobe graphics software. These skills will
be developed through a programme of work preparing publication
illustrations for a variety of ongoing department research projects.
He/She will also have opportunities to acquire further relevant
graphics skills and work experience through partnership placements
elsewhere in the University. He/She will develop a portfolio of work
for professional development and will be encouraged to work towards
full membership of the Association of Archaeological Illustrators &
Surveyors. There may also be an opportunity to use the experience
gained in this placement towards a vocational Qualification in
Archaeological Practice.

We welcome applications from candidates with archaeological training
to degree level (or equivalent experience), with a strong interest in
pursuing a career in archaeological illustration and graphics.
Candidates should have some IT skills and archaeological experience. A
demonstrable interest in art or graphics is desirable but previous
experience of computer graphics is not essential as training will be
given.  The University of Reading is an equal opportunities employer
and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.


Closing date for applications: 9 am on Thursday 20th December 2007

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 15th January 2008

For further details and application information, please visit
www.archaeologists.net and follow the link to the IFA News page.  If
you have any application queries please contact
admin@archaeologists.net or call the office on 0118 378 6446.