University Lecturer in Human Origins
Department of Archaeology
Vacancy number: JD21894
Salary: £41,526-£52,559
The
Department of Archaeology is seeking to appoint a University Lecturer
in Human Origins and early evolution, to start on 1 September 2020, or
as soon thereafter as possible. The successful candidate will be active
in research and committed to teach in early human evolutionary studies.
Applications are welcome in all branches of palaeoanthropology, although
preference may be given to those with research experience and expertise
in hominin palaeontology, especially early hominins.
The
successful candidate will play a key role in the formulation of a new
generation of intellectually-driven research and undergraduate and
graduate teaching in Biological Anthropology, working within the
framework and opportunities of a radically enlarged new Department
committed to interdisciplinary approaches. The successful candidate is
also expected to contribute actively to the University’s aim of
developing wider strategic connections and initiatives. The appointment
made will be permanent, subject to a probationary period of five years.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Cyprian Broodbank, Head of
Department, cb122@cam.ac.uk, or to Professor Marta Mirazón Lahr, mbml1@cam.ac.uk
Link for more information and applications: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/