The School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures (SAMC) at the University of Haifa, Israel, invites applications for a tenure-track position in archaeological organic residues starting in March or October 2025. 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 for the Department of Archaeological Sciences.
We are seeking candidates with proven academic excellence in their fields of expertise. Candidates should have a strong background in organic chemistry and the archaeology of the eastern Mediterranean / Levant. They should demonstrate the practical abilities to extract and identify biomarkers and master relevant analytical methods, such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. Candidates are expected to show how their research is relevant for the study of broad archaeological and anthropological research questions in terrestrial, coastal, and underwater sites.
Applicants must have an approved Ph.D. at the time of application and at least one year of post-doctoral research. They should demonstrate having publications in prominent refereed journals. They must demonstrate excellence and originality in research and proven experience in field and laboratory projects. The position is open to all ranks.
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 English and Hebrew. The candidate will be expected to supervise theses and carry out departmental non-teaching duties.
Please submit a PDF dossier that includes a cover letter (up to 2 pages, including an academic biography, research plans, and proposed course titles); a CV with a list of publications; one example of an article that best represents your research approach and achievements, and three reference letters sent directly to the address given below.
Application materials should be emailed to Gallith Aghion – gaghion@univ.haifa.ac.il – by March 31st 2024. Interviews with shortlisted candidates are expected shortly after that.