Ph.D. Opportunity
Middle Holocene Hunter-gatherers of Cis-Baikal, Siberia
Department of Biological Sciences and Department of Anthropology
University of Alberta
Application Deadline: The position is open until filled. Ideally, the
successful candidate would begin by fall 2006.
For further information, please see:
http://baikal.arts.ualberta.ca/
The Departments of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at the
University of Alberta invite applications for a four-year Ph.D. program,
beginning September 2006 or soon thereafter, as part of the
interdisciplinary project, Middle Holocene Hunter-gatherers of
Cis-Baikal, Siberia, within the Baikal Archaeology Project. The Ph.D.
student will work as a member of the Baikal Archaeology Project team and
focus on an examination of prehistoric hunter-gatherer behavior from the
ecological perspective. The Baikal Archaeology Project has accumulated a
large database of archaeological, geochemical, and ostoelogical
indicators of hunter-gatherer behaviour in middle Holocene Cis-Baikal
and participating researchers have conducted extensive
paleoenvironmental fieldwork in the region.
Prospective candidates should have completed a degree in Biological
Sciences or Anthropology, ideally with course work or experience in both
disciplines. He/she should be able to demonstrate a solid working
knowledge of evolutionary ecology and Holocene environmental history of
the northern hemisphere (Eurasia), adequate background in
hunter-gatherer archaeology, and an understanding of quantitative
analysis methods (including statistical and GIS approaches). The
candidate should be prepared to travel to the Baikal region. A
functional knowledge of the Russian language would be an asset.
Applications may be written in English and should include a full CV and
verified copies of relevant degree, employment, and language proficiency
certificates. It should also include a 1-2 page review explaining the
interest that the candidate has in this topic and the skills and
experience that he/she will bring to the research group. In addition,
please provide the name and telephone number of two people who may, if
necessary, be contacted to provide a reference.
Applications should be sent to:
Dr. David Hik
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Canada T6G 2E9
E-mail: dhik [at] ualberta.ca
Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until a suitable
candidate is identified.
Funding for this program, including research assistantship, fieldwork
travel, supplies etc., will be provided by the Baikal Archaeology
Project.
For further information, please go to:
http://baikal.arts.ualberta.ca/