PhD Scholarship in Middle Eastern Archaeology at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
University of Copenhagen
The University of Copenhagen is recruiting a PhD fellow to conduct geological sourcing of inorganic raw materials from Epipalaeolithic and Neolithic Jordan using thin-section optical analysis, XRD and SEM/EDX.
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Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Doctoral researcher
- Employment type
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- Contract
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- Original contract term
- Full-time PhD scholarship for three years
- Schedule
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- Workplace
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- FTE
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- Salary
- Starting approximately DKK 31,800 per month plus 18.07% pension.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct thin-section optical analysis, XRD and SEM/EDX sourcing research.
- Collect and analyse data, undertake fieldwork, teach, present research and complete PhD training.
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- Master’s-level qualification in Middle/Near Eastern Archaeology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Geoarchaeology, Geology or similar.
- Relevant fieldwork experience and strong research skills.
- High-level written and spoken academic English.
Requirements
- Ability to participate in fieldwork in Jordan.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
Documents and steps
Documents
- Grading-scale documentation
- Cover letter
- Bachelor and master diplomas and transcripts
- Written-work sample
- Curriculum vitae
Steps
Review the geoarchaeology sourcing project and qualification requirements.
Prepare cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, grading-scale documentation and a written-work sample.
Submit through the official UCPH portal by 15 September 2026.
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PhD Scholarship in Middle Eastern Archaeology at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
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