Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Palaeodiet Research Lab

Job No.: 662735

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $78,120 - $106,022 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

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The Opportunity

Join our team at the Palaeodiet Research Lab! We're looking for a passionate postdoctoral researcher with expertise in dental histology to contribute to our groundbreaking research on human adaptations during major transitions.

As part of the Australian Research Council Discovery Project, you'll delve into the Neolithic Revolution, reconstructing diets, health, and lifestyles of ancient Mediterranean populations. Your role involves establishing a cutting-edge dental histology lab, conducting pioneering research, and collaborating with leading institutions globally. This position will be for three years and will have no teaching obligations.

Key selection criteria

• A doctorate qualification in Biological Anthropology, Archaeology or closely related discipline
• Demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills; including a track record of refereed research publications
• Ability to solve complex problems by using discretion, innovation and the exercise diagnostic skills and/or expertise
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and set and meet deadlines with excellent written communication and verbal communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct reports and documents
• Research experience in dental histology, histomorphometry and with tooth thin section preparation
• Knowledge of dental tissue microstructure and dental morphology
• Experience in working with transmitted light microscopy

Join us and embark on a journey of discovery in a dynamic environment, shaping the future of anthropological research. Apply now to be part of our innovative team!

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Enquiries

Associate Professor Luca Fiorenza, [email protected]

Position Description

 Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Palaeodiet Research Lab

Closing Date

Sunday 31 March 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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