Researcher assistant in archaeology within the Dynamic Collections project - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace

Archaeology in Lund primarily covers the study of material culture, living conditions and social formations in prehistory, the relationship between humans and the natural environment as well as contacts between societies. An essential part of the study is the comparison of different materials from different cultures within and outside the Nordic area. This entails a long-term perspective which is also of great importance for the assessment of many contemporary problems and for contemporary developments. The focus in research and teaching is on theory, method, field archaeology and period studies from the Stone Age up to and including the Viking Age, in a European context.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. We also have a flexitime agreement that provides good conditions for work/life balance.

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Work duties and areas of responsibility

The Dynamic Collections project at Lund University aims to implement a novel 3D web infrastructure to support higher education and research in archaeology. By using state-of-the-art 3D web visualisation technology and by studying the way researchers and students use and interact with archaeological objects, this project aims to define novel 3D web archives capable of fostering large-scale knowledge production and data reuse.

More information about the project can be found here: https://www.darklab.lu.se/digital-collections/dynamic-collections/

Qualifications

Requirements for employment are:

• The candidate must have an education in archaeology e.g. MA or PhD in archaeology (broadly defined).
• The candidate must be capable of processing archaeological data of artefacts and monuments acquired across a large variety of image-based 3D modelling techniques and laser scanning devices.
• The candidate must be capable of publishing 3D datasets using Open Web GL, and working with advanced content management systems for online digital collections.
• The candidate must be able to work with various and across 3D modelling platforms (e.g. 3DSMax or Blender) to reconstruct missing parts or to improve the quality of the recording.
• The candidate must have a good knowledge of English (written and spoken)

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Knowledge and experience that constitute additional qualifications are: (1) track records of active participation in projects focused on the 3D capture and archiving of archaeological artefacts and monuments using a variety of 3D visualisation and recording techniques, and (2) good collaborative and interdisciplinary skills are considered important components of the position.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to/should include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application is to/should also include a CV, degree certificates or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).