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Pontus Skoglund's Ancient Genomics Lab at the Francis Crick Institute in London is looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in ancient population genomics of dogs and humans. The Skoglund Ancient Genomics lab is a dynamic team with backgrounds in computational biology, molecular biology and archaeology, with state-of-the-art infrastructure. The Francis Crick Institute is the largest biomedical institute under one roof in Europe. Ancient genomics has provided abundant information about human genetic history, but has not fulfilled its promise to provide insights into a wider range of evolutionary processes. This postdoc will work on the lab's project to develop the dog and its wild ancestor the grey wolf as a model system for evolutionary genomics. The postdoc will work on ancient whole-shotgun genomes and targeted SNP data from over a thousand ancient individuals to reconstruct evolution in three phases: 1) Ice age wolf evolution. How did wolves evolve during dynamic climate changes? 2) Early dog domestication. When, where, and how did dogs originate? 3) Holocene dog. How did dogs evolve and adapt to changing human societies?
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[Website The Francis Crick Institute]
Pontus Skoglund's Ancient Genomics Lab at the Francis Crick Institute in London is looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in proteomic approaches to human origins. The Skoglund Ancient Genomics lab is a dynamic team with backgrounds in computational biology, molecular biology and archaeology, with state-of-the-art computational infrastructure and an ancient DNA clean room facility. The Francis Crick Institute is the largest biomedical institute under one roof in Europe. The Institute is located next to King’s Cross in central London, with excellent transport links to greater London and Cambridge. Ancient genome sequencing has revolutionised our understanding of the evolutionary history of modern humans and close relatives such as Neandertals. However, in most environments DNA may only be retrieved from a few thousand years ago. In contrast, proteins degrade more slowly than DNA, and may thus allow insights from deeper time. However, the number of evolutionarily informative variants is lower in ancient proteomic data, and authentication methods for ancient proteomics are in their infancy compared to methods for ancient DNA. This postdoc fellow will join Pontus Skoglund and the Crick Ancient Genomics laboratory in applying and developing proteomic approaches to extend our understanding of human evolution. The work will include improving and developing methods for bioinformatic retrieval, authentication, and reconstruction of ancient protein sequences from extinct populations in collaboration with proteomics experts at the Francis Crick Institute and international collaborators. Then adapting population genetic and phylogenetic approaches (f-statistics & admixture graphs), and applying the methods to data from fossil material supported by the ancient DNA facility.
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[Website The Francis Crick Institute]
The School of Chemistry is seeking to appoint Research Associate in Analytical Chemistry. The role holder will join a multidisciplinary group of researchers working on a ERC-funded project entitled “SUSTAIN – Sustainability of Agriculture in Neolithic Europe ”, led by Dr Maria Ivanova (University of Vienna) with Dr Melanie Roffet-Salque at the University of Bristol. The postholder will be part of the Organic Geochemistry Unit within the School of Chemistry. You will be responsible for the acquisition of lipid residue data using chromatographic, spectrometric and isotopic methods. You will be acquiring compound-specific 14C dates from archaeological lipid extracts at the Bristol Research AMS facility.
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[Website University of Bristol]
Zooarchaeology is an essential part of research and teaching at Groningen Institute of Archaeology. A large skeletal reference collection, fully functioning maceration lab, an x-ray machine, microscopes, collagen preparation facilities are available for research. The collections are open to third parties (e.g. commercial zooarchaeologists). Research activities focus on the Holocene with a cross-regional approach that spans from the northern Netherlands to Sri Lanka focusing on the impact of human social systems on ecosystem roles of fauna. Recent research projects includes SeaChanges International Marie-Curie network, NWO Emergence of Animal Husbandry in the Netherlands project, Gordion Archaeological Project, Kerkenes Archaeological Project, among others. The main tasks within the function are: analyzing faunal remains in Groningen and abroad during fieldwork (e.g. in the Middle East); sampling zooarchaeological remains for destructive analysis (e.g. stable isotope analysis); extracting collagen for instrumental analyses (e.g. zooarchaeology by mass spectrometry); supporting and organizing teaching and training activities in zooarchaeology; physical and digital care and development of the collections, laboratory space, and the maceration unit; maceration of animal carcasses using existing facilities.
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[Website University of Groningen]
L'olivier est un symbole d'identité et de reconnaissance de l'aire méditerranéenne, de son climat et surtout un fondement sur lequel repose une partie de son économie. Cette espèce est ainsi un élément omniprésent des agrosystèmes méditerranéens, avec plus de 100 variétés cultivées en France. Des formes sauvages (oléastres) se retrouvent également dans les espaces naturels dont l'origine autochtone reste débattue du fait de nombreux échanges avec les formes cultivées (i.e. « féraux »). Nos connaissances sur l'origine de la domestication de l'olivier et sur les processus qui ont régi sa diversification et l'expansion de sa culture, depuis la Préhistoire à travers l'Antiquité jusqu'aux Temps Modernes, découlent de sources diverses, couvrant aussi bien les sciences humaines que les sciences biologiques. Cette thèse se positionne au cœur du projet PATRIMOLEA et du projet ERC DEMETER. Le projet PATRIMOLEA vise à relier le présent et le passé de l'Occitanie méditerranéenne (OcM) et des territoires connexes en contribuant à révéler, à promouvoir et à valoriser le patrimoine archéologique, historique, culturel, biologique et socio-économique exceptionnel de l'olivier. Cependant, la diversité de l'olivier, les savoirs, les savoir-faire dans les techniques et choix culturaux, les héritages, les traditions, les produits régionaux de l'OcM constituent un patrimoine socio-économique et culturel, dont les dimensions éco-historiques, biogéographiques et évolutives demeurent mal connues. La thèse s'inscrit dans cette problématique. La thèse vise à : (1) Caractériser la diversité actuelle (agrobiodiversité) et passée (Néolithique - actuel) dans le temps et dans l'espace (OcM -> Bassin méditerranéen) en combinant des données génétiques et morphométriques issues de l'analyse de matériel biologique actuel et de restes (noyaux, bois) retrouvés dans des contextes archéologiques bien datés ; (2) Etablir un modèle biosystématique morphométrique sur la base de descripteurs du noyau, validé génétiquement ; (3) Préciser l'histoire biogéographique de l'olivier en OcM et au-delà (sud de la France < Méditerranée occidentale < Bassin méditerranéen) et établir des scénarios historiques de l'introduction, de la diffusion et de la diversification de l'olivier en France ; (4) Contribuer à la compréhension des mécanismes biologiques, écologiques et humains (pratiques, usages, échanges et commerce…) impliqués dans la culture et la domestication de l'olivier, promouvant aussi sa diversification ; (5) Participer à la valorisation et à la promotion du patrimoine biologique, culturel et socio-économique de l'olivier en France, et en particulier en Occitanie.
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[Site web CNRS]
The School of Archaeology is looking to recruit a Chemistry Technician to join our small and friendly team in The Research Laboratory for Archaeology -Oxford Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit (ORAU), based in the centre of Oxford. The lab provides about 2,000 radiocarbon dates each year for our own research and for collaborators across archaeological, environmental and forensic sciences. This post is a fixed-term contract for 3 years with possibility to be renewed, depending on funding. It is a full-time position. Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will mainly work on samples submitted to the laboratory as part of collaborations and commercial contracts but work may also include some method development and research. Much of the material you will be working on is irreplaceable and so the work needs to be carried out methodically and with a suitable sense of responsibility. You will be able to cope with repetitive tasks on a daily / weekly basis in a timely manner.
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[Website University of Oxford]
L'université de Montpellier recrute un ou une doctorant(e) pour travailler sur la paléogénomique de la vigne et de l'olivier. Cette thèse s'inscrit dans le cadre du projet de recherche, financé par l'ANR, MICA “Modelling Interactions between Climate change and Agriculture in the ancient West”. Le/la doctorant(e) sera encadré par des experts reconnus dans leurs disciplines respectives pour entreprendre une recherche innovante dans le domaine encore peu exploré de la paléogénomique des plantes. La vigne et l'olivier sont des plantes emblématiques cultivées depuis des milliers d'années dans le Bassin méditerranéen. Les origines de leur domestication sont encore très débattues et la diversité génétique associée à leur domestication, diffusion et diversification variétale demeure mal connue. Le but principal du projet de thèse est de reconstruire des génomes complets de vignes et d'oliviers par l'utilisation de méthodes de séquençage à haut débit, séquençage de génomes complets et de techniques d'enrichissement. Le projet vise à explorer la variabilité spatio-temporelle des génomes et de la structure des populations de graines/fruits de vigne et d'olivier en relation avec les changements climatiques. Les analyses reposeront sur les techniques génomiques et paléogénomiques les plus récentes afin de séquencer de l'ADN ancien à partir de graines de vigne et d'endocarpes d'olives conservés par imbibition dans des contextes archéologiques de Méditerranée et Europe occidentales, datés de 4000 à 1000 avant le présent. Le projet s'attachera à caractériser l'évolution de gènes liés à l'adaptation des plantes aux conditions climatiques (phénologie, résistance au stress hydrique).
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[Site web CNRS]
At the Rijksmuseum, we are engaged in leading research into our own collection on a daily basis. To uncover the provenance of an object for instance, or the materials it is made of. As a Research Scientist specialised in microscopy and spectroscopy you will carry out scientific research into the smallest elements of art. A challenging role that allows you to build bridges between natural science, art and the general public. Your task will be to find out more about the material composition and evolution of iconic pieces in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Initially, much of your time will be dedicated to “The Night Watch” by Rembrandt. You will make use of techniques like light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy combined with elemental analysis, Raman spectroscopy and synchrotron-based techniques. As well as doing research, you will also be looking after the equipment in the Rijksmuseum. You will always work closely together with restoration and conservation staff and fellow natural scientists.
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[Website Rijksmuseum]
The Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies, School of Culture and Society, Faculty of Arts, Aarhus University invites applications for postdoctoral position in the NeanderEDGE research project funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark Sapere Aude scheme. We are looking for an innovative scholar with a background in Prehistoric Archaeology preferably with a background in Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) research with a specialization geared towards questions of dispersal, mobility, culture, ecology and/or adaptive behaviour. The NeanderEDGE project aims to explore how Neanderthals responded and adapted to the extreme climatic instability of the late Eemian and early Weichselian at the northern edge of their distribution. The crucial focus is on establishing the northern Neanderthal distribution boundary and on understanding human biogeographical-, adaptive- and local extinction dynamics in times of extreme climate change. The project focuses primarily on the timeframe from 130 – 60 kya, corresponding to the Eemian Interglacial and early part of the last glaciation. This period represents a critical episode between a preceding and ensuing warm phase during which Neanderthals had established a presence in northern Eurasia. Spatial focus is on the subarctic-boreal climate zones transition (~55°N) across Eurasia as a potential dispersal boundary and southern Scandinavia serves as a detailed regional case study to investigate the distributional edge of the Neanderthal range.
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[Website Aarhus University]
Italian 13th/14th century panel paintings typically have water-gilded backgrounds embellished with decorative tooling. As handmade tools, with the exception of the simple points, dots and circles, they are distinguishable from each other, though punch impressions from the same tool are never absolutely identical. Before digital imaging, punch mark studies required slow and meticulous data gathering, but had great promise in opening a new methodology for dating, attributing and relating dismembered panel paintings. This has yet to be fully realised. Additionally, digital technologies now offer the potential for more effective and efficient methodologies for taking forward this research. This Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) will investigate punch marks using existing documentation, combined with some new in-depth examination of paintings in the National Gallery and Fitzwilliam Museum. It will also explore the application of a range of 3D imaging techniques for studying punch marks, as well as some simple image analysis tools. The information gained will be analysed to gain new insights into the use of punch marks and their patterns, and to further art historical understanding not only of individual works, but of the artists' workshops and relationships between them.
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[Website University of Cambridge]
The Heritage Laboratory at the Swedish National Heritage Board, situated in Visby on the island of Gotland, is hiring a two year heritage scientist position. As a heritage scientist, you will participate in the development of heritage science as a research area in Sweden. You will lead or participate in R&D projects with, among others, museums and research institutions, both nationally and internationally. You will work with communication and dissemination to varied target audiences. You will also have tasks in the development of the Heritage Laboratory as well as developing the field of heritage science in Sweden. Preferably you have a PhD, experience within interdisciplinary and cultural heritage fields, experience in organic chemistry and working with SEM-EDS, µXRF, FTIR, Raman or mass spectrometry.
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[Website Swedish National Heritage Board]
Un poste d'ingénieur de recherche en archéométrie (Bap D) est ouvert au concours pour l'UMR 6034 Archéosciences Bordeaux. Description du poste en suivant le lien (poste n°57) :
https://profilsdemplois.cnrs.fr/index_public_referens?destination=CE2023
Plus d'informations sur le poste auprès de chantal.tribolo@u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr ; norbert.mercier@u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr ; christelle.lahaye@u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr
Plus d'informations sur l'unité de recherche : https://www.archeosciences-bordeaux.fr
Plus d'informations sur les concours IT du CNRS : https://www.cnrs.fr/fr/concours-it
Les candidatures sont ouvertes du 5 juin au 5 juillet.
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