Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R01616P

Working Title Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Department Franklin-Anthropology

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Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2019

Posting Date 03/22/2019

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please prepare a CV and a one-page cover letter that includes: (1) a summary of the applicant's research program, (2) a description of the applicant's training and experience with ArcGIS, and (3) training and experience with regards to computer modeling. We anticipate doing a first round of informal interviews for this position at the Society for American Archaeology meetings in Albuquerque. For any questions regarding the position, please email Dr. Victor Thompson (vdthom@uga.edu or Dr. Bryan Tucker (bryan.tucker@dnr.ga.gov).

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EOO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

This role will be 100% research and management-based within the Laboratory of Archaeology. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in spatial analysis, data analytics, and archaeological approaches to "big-data." There will be a series of deliverables for the position that are linked to key duties of the position. Duties include development of probability models taking into account key environmental differences across the state of Georgia, identifying "at risk" sites endangered by erosion and flooding, directly working to with ITOS to integrated developed models into online databases, and potential management of undergraduate and graduate student assistants in the Laboratory. There will be opportunities to collaborate on publications related to this project.

Percentage of time 100

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

The Laboratory of Archaeology at The University of Georgia anticipates being able to hire a Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Geographic Information Systems and Computer Modeling in Archaeology. This would be a three-year, 12-month, full-time position. The primary role of the individual will be to collaborate with the Laboratory Director and the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resource on modeling and risk assessment for archaeological sites in Georgia. The ideal person for this position should have demonstratable skills using ArcGIS with regards to large-scale modeling, knowledge of geostatistical methods, a familiarity with state site file data, and the ability to write up process and procedures related to site file research. A familiarity with southeastern archaeology is a preferred, but persons who are trained in other regions are encouraged to apply.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

-Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field from a CHEA accredited institution or international equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

-Demonstrable knowledge of ArcGIS -Knowledge of environmental modeling -Knowledge of state site file data-sets

Physical Demands

-Sitting at a computer for long periods of time. -Lifting up to 40 lbs.

Is this a Position of Trust?

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position?

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
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