Research Assistant in Endangered African Heritage - Cambridge, United Kingdom - University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Tom O´Connor

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2024 in the first instance.

Key tasks will include:

the identification of archaeological sites and monuments through the use of remote sensing analyses and desk-based research on existing site registered and from published and grey literature; the creation of digital records of these sites and monuments following a standardised format; the identification of past, present and potential future threats to the integrity of these sites; assisting with field visits to ground-truth features identified using remote sensing; assisting in-country partners with the development of enhanced monitoring and protection measures in the target countries and; assisting with the dissemination of project information via social media.

The geographical scope of the work will possibly encompass all countries in the project (see below for a complete list) with a focus in Eastern Africa.

The post may involve travel to one of the project countries. For a detailed description of tasks, please see the 'Further Particulars' document.


Applicants must hold a MSc/MA/MPhil degree in archaeology, geography, heritage studies or a related field with relevant experience in and knowledge of African archaeology and/or heritage management.

Experience in computational and/or digital approaches in archaeology, in remote sensing, and GIS (ideally QGIS, and/or ArcGIS) and experience in archaeological field documentation and archaeological survey techniques, especially image interpretation, ideally within sub-Saharan Africa are essential.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write good English text for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability of working efficiently in a diverse team are required alongside experience with the use of digital and social media communications channels and website content management systems (CMS).

Knowledge of written and spoken Amharic, French, Arabic and/or Kiswahili will be an advantage.

Starting date: 1 April 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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