Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP The Pitt Rivers Museum is seeking to appoint to a 2-year Research Fellowship in Biocultural Heritage, in partnership with the School of Geography and the Environment, to foster greater collaboration in the area of biocultural research between disciplines and to unlock the potential of museum collections. About the role The Fellowship builds on the recent success of the University’s cross-departmental OCHRE grouping (Oxford Collaboration in Heritage science Research and Engagement) in attracting RICHeS funding from the AHRC to invest in the research infrastructure required to conduct advanced biocultural and archaeological work. This will be an innovative, challenging and rewarding role within a research-active museum with exceptional collections. The Research Fellow will be part of an active and engaged group of researchers within the museum and in the School of Geography and the Environment and contribute to it with their own cutting-edge work. The post holder will carry out and publish independent research within the general field of biocultural heritage. The post holder will be fully supported in accessing collections and displays for research purposes, as well as access to specialist equipment held across the University as part of the OCHRE partnership. This is a fixed-term for 2 years, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. About You You will hold a doctoral degree in geography or closely related discipline, with relevant research experience. Track record of research publications as well as success in funding applications, or having acted as PI or Co-I on previous successful project application is essential. Experience of museum-based research is a bonus. For the full details, please refer to the Selection Criteria section in the job description. What We Offer Working for the University of Oxford brings exceptional benefits such as a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement and option to buy additional leave, family friendly benefits, and University Club gym (more information ). The University is also a strong advocate of the Charter & Concordat Commitments for the.