Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Archaeology

Overview

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Utah State University seeks a Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Fellow II) in environmental and/or public archaeology. This is a one year, 12-month, full-time position with the potential for renewal depending on performance and available funds. The successful applicant will support application for external funds, in collaboration with existing faculty, and teach two courses per semester, depending on the applicant’s experience and program needs. The appointment will begin August 20, 2024. Review of applications will begin July 18, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

 

We seek applicants with a record of research and expertise in spatial data analysis To apply, please prepare a CV and a cover letter that includes: (1) a summary of the applicant’s research program and (2) a brief sketch of two project ideas for pursuing external funds as a part of this position. For any questions regarding the position, please email Dr. Jacob Freeman, search committee chair, at: jacob.freeman@usu.edu.

Responsibilities

This role will be 50% research and 40% teaching. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in spatial analysis and innovative approaches to data analytics and large-scale data sets.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field from a CHEA accredited institution or international equivalent.
• The potential for developing and collaborating on external grant proposals
• The potential to teach a GIS course
• Demonstrated ability to live and work legally in the U.S.
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of interdisciplinary research

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has played an instrumental role teaching independent thinking and discovery at Utah State University since 1888. Students in our college confront the great questions and controversies that exist. They learn about the forces that have shaped our world and develop skills to tackle its most pressing challenges. Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with a passion for making a difference. The education they receive prepares them to address the problems of today and to succeed wherever their career path takes them tomorrow (chass.usu.edu)

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodat