University of Haifa

School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures

Call for Applications – Tenure-Track Position in Archaeological Data Science 

The School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures (SAMC) at the University of Haifa, Israel, invites applications for a tenure-track position in archaeological data science, starting in October 2023. The newly established SAMC comprises the Department of Archaeology, the Department of Maritime Civilizations, the Department of Conservation of Material Culture, and the Department of Archaeological Sciences (under construction).

The current position is intended jointly for the departments of Conservation of Material Culture and the Department of Archaeological Sciences.

We are seeking candidates with proven academic excellence in their fields of expertise. Candidates should have quantitative savvy, and demonstrate working knowledge with a variety of methods, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning methods, meta-analysis, Bayesian modeling, and agent-based modeling. Candidates are expected to show how their research is relevant for the study of archaeological materials and human ecology in terrestrial, coastal and underwater sites, as in the SAMC framework they are expected to conduct research in these fields.

Applicants must have an approved Ph.D. at the time of application and at least 1 year of post-doctoral research. They should also have publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. They must demonstrate excellence and originality in research, and proven experience in field and laboratory/experimental projects. Candidates should demonstrate background knowledge in archaeology. The position is open to all ranks.

When applying, candidates are requested to send their CV and a research program,  and arrange three letters of recommendation. Applications should be sent to Ms. Galit Aghion the Administrative Coordinator of the School, at: gaghion@univ.haifa.ac.il. The deadline for the applications (including the recommendation letters) is March 15^th, 2023.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach the equivalent of 8 hours per semester of undergraduate and graduate-level courses. The primary teaching languages are Hebrew and English. The candidate will be expected to supervise theses and carry usual non-teaching duties.