Stanford University, Archaeology Center

Position ID:

Stanford-Archaeology Center-POSTDOC [#27164]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral position in Archaeobotany, Stanford University

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Stanford, California 94305, United States of America

Subject Area:

Archaeology / Archaeobotany

Appl Deadline:

2024/05/30 11:59PM help popup

** finished (2024/02/14, finished 2024/11/03, listed until 2024/05/30)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Stanford Archaeology Center announces a postdoctoral position for an archaeobotanist with experience in analyses of micro- and/or macro-remains (phytolith, starch granules, and seeds) and lab management. The research area is open, but priority will be given to someone working on East Asian materials. The candidate is also expected to teach one course per year in archaeobotany, assist with regular management of the lab, help with teaching archaeobotanical methods in other courses as needed, and engage with faculty and graduate students at the Center. The faculty sponsor of this postdoc will be Prof. Li Liu.

The appointment carries a twelve-month salary commensurate with the University Provost established minimum pay levels based on research experience. The appointment may be eligible for renewal for up to two years based on satisfactory performance and the existence of funding. Postdoctoral scholars are required to be in residence in the Stanford area during the term of the appointment. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. by August 31, 2024. U.S. citizenship is not required.

The application receipt deadline is May 30, 2024. The position will begin September 1, 2024.

Submit your materials via Academic Jobs Online.

All applications must include the following:

- A brief cover letter - A current curriculum vitae - A statement of proposed research - A dissertation abstract or summary - An undergraduate/graduate course proposal, inclusive of syllabus - A conference proposal - A writing sample (dissertation chapter or other paper) - Three sealed letters of recommendation should be submitted through the job listing at Academic Jobs Online.

Please direct inquiries to archaeology@stanford.edu.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Dissertation abstract or summary (1 page)
Writing sample (dissertation chapter or other paper)
An undergraduate course proposal, inclusive of syllabus
Conference Proposal
Statement of proposed research to be conducted during the fellowship period (1 page)
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

archaeology.stanford.edu

Stanford Archaeology Center
488 Escondido Mall, Building 500
Stanford, CA, 94305, USA