This project will use early Medieval assemblages of children held within the archaeology collections in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Central Lancashire, and any other suitable assemblages identified by the candidate to understand more about the lived experiences and ...
Applicants must hold a Master’s or equivalent degree in archaeological sciences, genetics, microbiology, biology, bioinformatics or a related field. The ideal applicant will have knowledge in molecular biology, microbial genetics and a genuine interest in human history. Previous experience in the ...
The interaction between organic matter and mineral surfaces is critical to the preservation of biomolecules associated with artefacts yet this process is poorly understood. This is particularly relevant to more polar compounds such as organic acids and proteins that are notoriously difficult to ...
Our shared cultural heritage comes in many forms and environments, not all of which are conducive to their long-term preservation. For example, salts are inevitably present in porous building materials like masonry, or natural limestone or sandstone walls. The way salts can migrate through these ...
The lifeways of modern humans as hunter-gatherers in between the final Palaeolithic (Late Glacial) and Mesolithic (Early Holocene) is a crucial phase for better understanding the permanent re-colonization of northern Europe after the last ice age. The Belgian middle-Meuse valley is an ideal ...
