by PRESS | Aug 27, 2013 | Edukacija, Pozicije
A PhD position in dendroecology is open for three years, at Kiel University, Germany, in the DFG-funded project: “”Medieval woodland and its use in the Schleswig isthmus, Northern Germany”.
In the region of the Schleswiger Landenge (Schleswig isthmus), Northern Germany, in the Early and High Middle Ages huge amounts of timbers were needed for the fortification of the Danewerk/Danevirke, as well as for the proto-urban trading settlement of Haithabu/Hedeby and its successor Schleswig. The need of wood for construction, tools and energy most likely resulted in a change of woodland composition and structure.
Information on size and age of trees, the economical use of construction timber, the growing conditions and felling times stored in the tree rings will be used to develop a more profound understanding of the woodland change and the resource usage during the Early- and High medieval times. Around 8000 dendrochronologically dated oak timbers from archaeological excavations at the Danewerk/Danevirke, in Haithabu/Hedeby and in Schleswig form the base of this project. The oldest timbers come from trees which germinated in the 5th century AD, the youngest were felled in the 14th century. Tree ring patterns will be analysed for questions of woodland structure and change, as well as management issues. Besides wood charcoal from an excavated house in Haithabu will be analysed as an example for the consumption of wood. The project is based on three institutional columns in Northern Germany:
Archäologisches Landesmuseum of the Stiftung Schleswig-Holsteinische
Landesmuseen Schloss Gottorf in Schleswig (Archaeology, coordination),
Institute for Ecosystem Research University of Kiel (Palaeobotany and
Dendroecology) and Thünen Institute of Wood Research Hamburg
(Dendrochronology).
For the project “Medieval woodland and its use in the Schleswig isthmus, Northern Germany” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), the following positions are to be filled for 3 years:
- − a scientific staff (PhD-position) 50% (TVL 13 1/2)
- − a technician 50 % (up to TVL 8 1/2)
In the region of the Schleswiger Landenge (Schleswig isthmus), Northern Germany, in the Early and High Middle Ages huge amounts of timbers were needed for the fortification of the Danewerk/Danevirke, as well as for the proto-urban trading settlement of Haithabu/Hedeby and its successor Schleswig. The need of wood for construction, tools and energy most likely resulted in a change of woodland composition and structure. Information on size and age of trees, the economical use of construction timber, the growing conditions and felling times stored in the tree rings will be used to develop a more profound understanding of the woodland change and the resource usage during the Early- and High medieval times.
Around 8000 dendrochronologically dated oak timbers from archaeological excavations at the Danewerk/Danevirke, in Haithabu/Hedeby and in Schleswig form the base of this project. The oldest timbers come from trees which germinated in the 5th century AD, the youngest were felled in the 14th century. Tree ring patterns will be analysed for questions of woodland structure and change, as well as management issues. Besides wood charcoal from an excavated house in Haithabu will be analysed as an example for the consumption of wood.
The project is based on three institutional columns in Northern Germany: Archäologisches Landesmuseum of the Stiftung Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesmuseen Schloss Gottorf in Schleswig (Archaeology, coordination), Institute for Ecosystem Research University of Kiel (Palaeobotany and Dendroecology) and Thünen Institute of Wood Research Hamburg (Dendrochronology). Thus, project workers are expected to work well in a team, and to spend working time at the three locations as well as with project collaborators within and outside Germany.
Job description Scientific Staff
A PhD position (Scientific staff position TVL13, 50%) is available at the Christian- Albrechts-University of Kiel, Institute for Ecosystem Research for three years, starting March 1st 2014.
The task within the project is the dendrotypological grouping of dendrochronologically dated timber from Danewerk, Haithabu and Schleswig, the analysis of wood charcoal, the performance of calculations of timber consumption, and the scientific synthesis with finally the publication of results.
The successful candidate will have a master degree in forestry, biology, ecology, or comparable subjects. An interest in protohistoric research is essential; knowledge of woodland ecology, dendrochronology/dendroecology and vegetation history is desirable. Knowledge of English language for communication and writing manuscripts is essential. Prior to the 3-year position, a paid 3-month work placement at the dendrochronology lab in Zurich is part of the project work. He/she will be a flexibel, independent worker with a high capability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
Please send – until the 15th of September 2013 – your written application preferably as
one pdf file to:
PD Dr. Oliver Nelle, IMBE, Aix-Marseille-Université, Europôle de l’Arbois, BP 80, F-13545 Aix-en-Provence Cedex 4
onelle@ecology.uni-kiel.de
Questions answers: PD Dr. Oliver Nelle, oliver.nelle@imbe.fr, Tel. 0033-442-908454
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by PRESS | Jul 9, 2013 | Edukacija, Muzeji, Pozicije
Call for applicants
At the newly established DFG Research Training Group 1878 of the Universities of Cologne and Bonn on the topic of “Archaeology of Pre-Modern Economies”, 16 doctoral posts (TV-L 13, 50%) are to be filled with effect from 1.11.2013. The posts are limited to a 2-year period, with the option to extend by one year following a positive interim evaluation.
Objectives, issues
The aim of the RTG is to record economic systems and economic areas of premodern societies in terms of their structure, efficiency and dynamics (genesis, transformation processes through to a potential dissolution) as well as to analyse them in interaction with their respective physical geographical, political, societal, religious and cultural conditions. The investigations will be focussed along three lines of research, ‘Economic Networks’, ‘Settlement Centres and Their Environs’ and ‘Religious Institutions as Economic Units’. More detailed information can be found in the research programme.
Subjects
These subjects are involved: Pre- and Early History, Egyptology, Classical Archaeology, Archaeology of the Roman Provinces, Christian Archaeology, Byzantine Studies, Ancient American Studies, Ancient History, Ethnology, Historical Geography. Applications are also possible from neighbouring disciplines, as long as support in Cologne/Bonn is assured.
Dissertation topics
Enquirers can either apply for the dissertation topics proposed here or develop their own project proposals within the framework of the outlined research programme.
Language
The RTG language is German. Language lessons can be taken free of charge if required. The dissertation may also be written in another language.
Location and support The doctoral candidate (m/f) will be employed at either of the two universities and registered as a doctoral student. Generally he/she will be looked after by two fellow applicants. In Cologne the doctorate is awarded within the framework of the a.r.t.e.s. Graduate School for the Humanities. The respective location will be jointly discussed and decided. Willingness to move to the Cologne/Bonn region is expected.
Study programme
The doctoral programme will be conducted within a structured study programme comprising weekly seminars, workshops or international meetings; participation is mandatory.
Support measures
In addition to the posts, resources for material and travel costs as well as for holding conferences are available. Both universities offer comprehensive further training measures. Doctoral candidates with children can obtain additional support.
Equality
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. Severely handicapped people will be preferred where suitability is equal. Applications from women are explicitly welcome. Preferential consideration will be given to women where suitability, aptitude and expertise are equal, provided that no grounds predominate in the person of a co-applicant.
Application requirements
Completed relevant university studies in line with the requirements for admission to doctoral studies at the participating universities.
Application documents
– Completed application form
– CV (résumé)
– Copies of references
– Digital version (PDF) plus summary (2 pages) of the Magister / Master dissertation
– Outline of ideas (max. 5 pages) on the planned dissertation project
– Names and addresses of two university teachers who will be able, if necessary, to provide further information about the applicant
Application procedure
– Closing date for applications: 20.7.2013
– Applicant interviews: anticipated during the week from 5 to 9.8.2013
– Notification of decision: anticipated mid-August
– Research Training Group commences: 1.11.2013
Applications in German or English should be sent in electronic form by 20 July 2013 to the RTG spokespeople, Prof. Dr. Martin Bentz and Prof. Dr. Michael Heinzelmann at the following e-mail address: jlehman0@uni-koeln.de (subject: Bewerbung Grako).
Information
If you have any further questions please contact the two RTG spokespeople via e-mail.
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by PRESS | Mar 21, 2013 | Edukacija, Izvan Hrvatske, Pozicije
CALL FOR APPLICANTS – DIG@LAB FOR THE DIGITAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE PAST
Research Associate
The Duke University DIG@LAB (Digital Digging) for the digital documentation, interpretation and reconstruction of the past, in partnership with Lions Club Reggio Emilia, seeks applicants for a research associate (or equivalent) fellowship focusing on scholarship in digital archaeology – Roman archaeology – and more specifically on the reconstruction of the ancient city of Regium Lepidi (now Reggio Emilia, Italy).
Applicants’ own research should involve the sophisticated use of one or more of the following: GIS, mapping and geo-spatial analysis; computer graphics; 3D modeling, computer vision and laser scanning; computer-aided drawing tools (CAD) and data visualization. In addition they should have a strong background in Roman archaeology and, possibly, on the above mentioned case study (Regium Lepidi). Applicants must be comfortable working in a collaborative research setting and have experience successfully participating in project management, curricular, and tool building teams.
We welcome applicants from art history, archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, history, anthropology, and digital humanities, as well as candidates from computer science with a strong interest and experience in multidisciplinary methods and the humanities.
The candidates should be able to speak fluent Italian and English, and to spend a considerable amount of time in Reggio Emilia and interact with all the local cultural institutions: the City Museum of Reggio Emilia (“Musei Civici”), the Soprintendenza Archeologica dell’Emilia Romagna and affiliated
institutions and as well in the US at Duke University.
The Research Associate will work full time on data collection (archives, libraries, maps, databases, digital data, GIS and so on), 3D digital data capturing of existing archaeological sites and digital post-processing and 3D reconstruction of the ancient Roman city of Regium Lepidi. The final product will be an interactive 3D virtual model in computer graphic of the Roman city able to run on specific VR platforms.
The candidate will spend about 50% of the fellowship time in Italy in Reggio Emilia and 50% in US at the Duke University/Classical and Visual Studies (under the supervision of Prof. Forte, Professor of Classical and Visual Studies at Duke). He/she will have full access to all the hardware and software, technological devices and facilities provided by the Dig@LAB and Visual Studies initiative at Duke.
The appointment is for twelve (12) months.
The total gross amount of the research fellow is 25,000 euro (paid in 12 monthly installments), inclusive of the cost for the round trip from Italy to the US (Raleigh-Durham Airport).
Open to applicants who have received their MA or BA in the last 6 years. Persons holding tenure-track appointments are ineligible to apply.
Applications will be considered through March 30, 2013.
Start date is May, 1st, 2013.
For further information please contact: PROF. MAURIZIO FORTE: maurizio.forte@duke.edu
APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOSSIER MATERIALS (in English) as a single PDF file (multiples files
won’t be accepted):
• Cover letter;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Research Statement: A 150 words abstract, accompanied by a detailed narrative statement (no more than 1000 words). The narrative statement should explain how the proposed project would make a contribution to the applicant’s research and advance their larger field of study and the implications of the project for
digital archaeology scholarship more broadly.
• Dissertation abstract;
• Writing Sample: (no more than 25-pages);
• Sample of Digital Scholarship: The applicant should provide a link to a sample of his or her digital scholarship;
• The names and contact information for three references. These references should be established scholars who are familiar with the applicant’s work and the proposal being made for the fellowship. At least two of these references must be scholars who can speak to the applicant’s engagement with the field of digital
humanities.
Send application materials to (email’s subject “Regium Lepidi”): maurizio.forte@duke.edu
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by PRESS | Mar 4, 2013 | Edukacija, Izvan Hrvatske, Pozicije
Prenosimo službeno priopćenje.
The Department of Sociology & Anthropology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar in anthropology. Ability to teach upper division courses in the candidate’s specialty, and some experience in teaching introductory courses in archaeology is preferred. Successful applicants should demonstrate motivation to teach and mentor undergraduate students, and show evidence of an ability to publish research in their substantive specialty. The Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar will be expected to teach two courses each semester and the Scholar will also be expected to pursue their own research agenda. This is a one year position with the possibility of renewal.
Ph.D. in hand is required at time of appointment, and the applicant must have received their Ph.D within three years of the date of appointment. To apply to the position, please visit the job posting on NC State’s website: http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/18704 . After submitting the application, applicants should submit a letter of application addressing current and future teaching and research interests, along with curriculum vitae and sample teaching evaluations (if applicable) to: Dr. Tim Wallace, Postdoctoral Teaching Search Committee, Box 8017, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, tim_wallace@ncsu.edu. We will begin reviewing applications on March 31, 2013. NC State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged.
John K. Millhauser
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
North Carolina State University
millhauser@ncsu.edu
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