Research Associate in Roman Archaeology

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Research Associate in Roman Archaeology
School of History, Archaeology and Religion

The School of History, Archaeology and Religion is seeking to recruit a new Research Associate in Roman Archaeology to join our dynamic and forward-looking team. We pride ourselves on providing a diverse and stimulating learning environment informed by our leading research and scholarship and are very much looking forward to welcoming new talent to our team.

Archaeology has been taught and researched at Cardiff for over 100 years and the School continues to lead developments in archaeological science, theory and method.

You will join the research project ‘Feeding the Roman Army in Britain’ (FRAB, PI Dr Richard Madgwick) funded by the Leverhulme Trust. FRAB employs an ambitious multi-isotope programme to examine the logistics of Roman military supply and to address the army’s impact in frontier provinces. Focusing on fauna from forts and rural settlements in three frontier zones the project is addressing reveal animal origins, supply networks and husbandry strategies for resourcing the army.

The role will entail desk-based collation of archaeological datasets and integration with the scientific datasets produced as part of the project, in collaboration with the project team. Contributing to and, in some instances coordinating, the project’s outputs will also form a major part of the role.

You will have expertise in the Roman archaeology, preferably with experience of military archaeology and artefacts in Britain. You should have a PhD in a relevant subject area (or equivalent research experience) and have experience with secondary archaeological data. Applicants should also have excellent communication and IT skills, to include the ability to present complex and specialist professional concepts clearly and confidently to others, using high-level skills and a range of media.

You will join our lively and dynamic School which is internationally recognised for its research and teaching. The School of History, Archaeology and Religion is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and was recently awarded an Athena SWAN bronze award. Appointments will always be made on merit.

This is a full-time post, fixed term until 3 January 2025.

Salary: £39,347 – £44,263 per annum (Grade 6)

Career Pathway: Research.

For informal enquiries regarding this post, please contact Dr Richard Madgwick ([email protected] )

Date advert posted: Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Closing date: Sunday, 19 November 2023

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment – Research – Cardiff University

Job Description

Job Function
To conduct research within archaeology, focusing on Roman military supply in the frontiers of Britannia and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to high quality publications. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• To conduct research within archaeology, focusing on Roman military supply in the frontiers of Britannia.
• To contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including publishing in national academic journals and contributing to monographs.
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
• To attend and or present at conferences/seminars as required
• To assist with public dissemination activities
• To contribute to written and oral dissemination of research
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
• To participate in School research activities.
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions,   explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects

Other

• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Communication and Team Working

Other

Desirable Criteria

Job Category

Academic – Research