Aarhus University, Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Laboratory Technician for Isotopic Pretreatments at Aarhus University 1009011
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Denmark |
Position: | Other Professional |
The Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies at Aarhus University invites applications for a fixed-term laboratory technician position. The successful applicant will collaborate with Dr. Marcello A. Mannino to run the laboratory at Campus Moesgaard. This is a part-time position (60% of full time) lasting one year which is expected to start on 1 January 2019 (or as soon as possible thereafter). Depending on the availability of funding, the position may be prolonged.
Place of employment: Moesgård, Moesgård Alle, 8270 Højbjerg, Denmark.
The funding for this position has been provided by the Aarhus University Research Foundation (Aarhus Universitets Forskningsfond), through the project entitled “Danish and European Diets in Time (DEDiT)”. This project focuses on research aimed at reconstructing past human subsistence, diet and mobility in the past by means of stable isotope analysis. The main logistical aim of the project is to initiate laboratory-based research at the Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies, where a new laboratory has been built for this purpose. The department collaborates closely with Moesgaard Museum and, in particular, with its Department of Archaeological Science and Conservation (http://www.moesgaardmuseum.dk/forskning-og-undersoegelser/konservering-og-naturvidenskab/om-afdelingen/).
The ideal candidate will be a qualified laboratory technician (laborant in Danish) or medical laboratory scientist (bioanalytiker in Danish), or will have a relevant degree for the position (preferably Master’s level at least). Experience of pretreating organic sample material for stable isotope analysis will also be an advantage. A good level of competence in database management and English are important prerequisites. Knowledge of Danish or another Scandinavian language is an advantage, but it is not mandatory.
The main tasks of the job are to:
- Establish laboratory protocols
- Maintain the laboratory and its equipment
- Ensure that health and safety standards are met
- Manage and order laboratory material
- Provide technical support for sample pretreatments
- Manage the laboratory database
- Maintain close contact with the laboratories where the isotope analyses are performed (e.g. the Aarhus AMS Centre at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University)
The application should include: (i) an application explaining your reasons for applying; (ii) an updated CV; (iii) documentation of your laboratory technician qualifications and any other relevant qualifications; and (iv) letter(s) of reference.
The application must be uploaded in English
For further information about the position, please contact associate professor Marcello A. Mannino (marcello.mannino@cas.au.dk).
For more information about the application, please contact HR supporter Marianne Birn (mbb@au.dk).
Deadline: 7 November 2018
Salary and terms of employment: In accordance with the current collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the relevant association. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.
Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by: 7 November 2018.
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For further information about the position, please contact associate professor Marcello A. Mannino (marcello.mannino@cas.au.dk). |
Website: | http://arts.au.dk/en |
Primary Category: | Historic Preservation |
Secondary Categories: | Archaeology |
Posting Date: | 10/11/2018 |
Closing Date | 11/07/2018 |