The Groningen Institute of Archaeology (GIA) engages in fundamental archaeological research in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and the Polar Regions. GIA stimulates and integrates fundamental research on past human societies and their environments, from Palaeolithic hunter-gatherers to complex urban societies. This position is part of the research group on the archaeology of northwestern Europe, which consists of six tenured staff and about 15 post-doctoral researchers and PhD students. Similar to the zooarchaeological specialist in this group, the specialist in archaeobotany is expected to operate in the geographical areas where the institute is involved. We offer you a position that combines teaching and administration (45 %) with research (55 %). You will be teaching courses on archaeobotany at a starters level (BA1), intermediate level (BA2, BA3) and advanced level (MA). You will also lecture on more general topics within archaeology, such as theory, anthropology or fieldwork methods. You will take part in the MA and Research Master Archaeology teaching programs including supervision of theses and tutorials, and committee membership. You will be head and curator of our archaeobotanical lab, and line manager of its two laboratory assistants. The laboratory holds a renowned reference collection; especially in botanical macroremains. We expect you to have a clear vision on the relevance of this collection for future teaching and research. We expect you to have a vision on the contribution of your specialism to the developing field of historical ecology. You will help strengthen the research profile of the Groningen Institute of Archaeology by developing new research ideas, collaborations and approaches. Your specialization is in archaeobotany, with an evident track record or research interest in northwest Europe.

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