The McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research invites applications for a fixed-term Research Assistant, generously supported by Arcadia (https://www.arcadiafund.org.uk).
The post holder will be employed on the Mapping Archaeological Heritage in South Asia (MAHSA) project, joining a team of researchers based in Cambridge.
This project is identifying and documenting endangered archaeological heritage sites across the Indus River Basin and surrounding regions of Pakistan and northwest India using a combination of remote sensing, machine learning, historical map analysis, records-based research, and selective archaeological surveys. We collaborate internationally with stakeholders and partners in South Asia and Europe.
This role will support the successful implementation of the MAHSA project, reporting directly to the Research Associate in Open Access Databases. The role is a full-time position with funding available for 24 months.
The main duties include:
1. Supporting the Research Associate in Open Access Databases to import a specific large dataset of maritime heritage data, which will require cleaning and cross-checking the data structure prior to ingestion into the MAHSA Arches database.
2. Assisting in the implementation and testing of upgrades to the Arches database, including the customization of the Arches codebase.
For a detailed description of responsibilities, please see the 'Further Particulars' document.
Interviews are expected to be conducted on 14 February 2025. Applicants are asked to be available on this day.
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The MAHSA project team is diverse and inclusive. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Project Coordinator, Dr. Rebecca Roberts (rcr45@cam.ac.uk). Please quote reference JC44663 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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