The following 2 positions are available at the Research Laboratory for
Archaeology, University of Oxford:

Graduate Research Assistant  in Chemical Archaeology (two years,
renewable), Research Laboratory for Archaeology, University of
Oxford. Salary range: 15 159-19 371 pounds/year. Closing date: 23
March 1998.

University of Oxford
Research Laboratory for Archaeology
Graduate Research Assistant  in Chemical Archaeology
Salary range: 15 159-19 371 pounds/year

Applications are invited for a Chemistry Graduate Research
Assistant, at Grade 1B (stlg15,159-stlg19,371) in the Research Laboratory
for Archaeology. This post is initially for two years, with the
strong likelihood of extension. Applicants should have an enthusiasm
for a wide range of chemical techniques and approaches, and some
interest in the complex chemistry of the environment.

The main role of the post is to assist Prof. Hedges in a variety of
research programmes including developments within the Radiocarbon
Accelerator Unit. Knowledge of a range of organic analytical
techniques is necessary. The laboratory has two stable isotope ratio
mass spectrometers, and experience in working with large complex
intrumentation would be advantageous. Much of the work is concerned
with the chemistry of archaeological material such as bone, and an
informed interest in archaeology would be useful. Applicants are
strongly encouraged to discuss details of this post with Prof.
Hedges.

A letter of application, together with a c.v., two referees, and any
other relevant information should be sent to Prof. R E M Hedges,
RLAHA, 6 Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3QJ (e-mail:
[log in to unmask], and tel. 01865-273930, fax:
01865-273932) to reach him by March 23rd.


Post-doctoral Research Assistant in Radiocarbon Dating (three years
fixed term) Research Laboratory for Archaeology, University of
Oxford. Salary range: 15 159-22 785 pounds/year. Closing date: 23
March 1998.

University of Oxford
Research Laboratory for Archaeology
Post-doctoral Research Assistant in Radiocarbon Dating
Salary range: 15 159-22 785 pounds/year

Applications are invited for a 3 year post in the Radiocarbon
Accelerator Unit, at Grade 1A (salary range stlg15,159-stlg22,785). The
post is part-funded by NERC to develop the dating of insect remains,
but includes a wider remit to improve chemical procedures in
radiocarbon dating. The ideal candidate would have experience of
hplc and related chemical techniques, knowledge of insect biology,
and of the issues of carbon chemistry relevant to radiocarbon
dating. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this post further with
Professor Hedges.

A letter of application, together with a c.v., two referees, and any
other relevant information should be sent to Prof. R E M Hedges,
RLAHA, 6 Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3QJ (e-mail:
[log in to unmask] and tel. 01865-273930, fax:
01865-273932) to reach him by March 23rd.