Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate in analytical chemistry to work on the UKRI-funded project “Seeing the Dead. New insights into Roman gypsum burials in Yorkshire”. This fixed-term position will be supervised by Dr Jackie Mosely in the Department of Chemistry with the post holder joining a large team of experts in diverse branches of archaeology, bioarchaeology, chemistry, biology, and digital heritage.
Seeing the Dead investigates the funerary custom attested in Roman Yorkshire in the 3rd and 4th centuries CE of pouring liquid gypsum over the bodies of adults and children in stone or lead coffins prior to burial. The project will apply liquid chromatography with high resolution mass spectrometry, and Raman spectroscopy to investigate several surviving gypsum casings and preserved sets of human remains to better understand the cultural, ritual, and practical implications of this funerary practice.
Role
This position will suit a candidate with a background in analytical chemistry including chromatography, mass spectrometry and optical spectroscopy. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide expert guidance and training of researchers engaged in other projects in the Mosely group, and to contribute to the writing and publishing of high-quality manuscripts and disseminating the research at conferences.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
* Undergraduate degree in chemistry or related subject
* PhD in chemistry
* Knowledge of chromatography with mass spectrometry to engage in high-quality research
* Knowledge of optical spectroscopy to engage in high-quality research
* Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies within the chemical sciences
* Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
* Ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals
* Competency to conduct individual and collaborative research projects
* Competency to make presentations at conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events
* Ability to work as part of a team and to work independently using own initiative
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: Please contact Jackie Mosely at jackie.mosely@york.ac.uk
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