Call for a Bioarchaeologist

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Bonn is seeking to fill the position of a W 1-Professorship in ArchaeoSciences / Bioarchaeology financed by the VolkswagenStiftung at the Department of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology at the earliest opportunity for a period of six years. An evaluation will take place after three years, and subject to a positive assessment the contract will be renewed for three further years. We seek a colleague with a strong record of research excellence in Physical Anthropology or Bioarchaeology. In addition to representing this academic area at Bonn University in teaching and research, the successful candidate will be expected to play a significant role in the development of the Bonn Center for Archaeological Sciences (BoCAS). A core goal of BoCAS is to develop innovative and integrated approaches to research at the intersection of archaeology and sciences. Requirements are expertise and a record of publication in two or more of the following areas: human health, diet, nutrition, disease, migration, adaptation to climate change and excellence in fieldwork and experience in laboratory research. A demonstrated interest and experience in collaboration and academic or institutional development, excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork, in particular involvement in the development of BoCAS and cooperation with colleagues from other faculties, organizations and museums are expected. Further expected is teaching experience of undergraduates and graduates as well as the willingness to develop new courses of study at BA and MA level. Success in third-party funding, and willingness to establish collaborative research projects are desired. Please contact Prof. Dr. Jan Bemmann with any questions: jan.bemmann@uni-bonn.de A subject-specific relevant outstanding dissertation and other publications are a prerequisite for application. Prerequisites for employment are in accordance to Section 36 Higher Education Act NRW. The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a familyfriendly university and has a dual career service. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be dealt with in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome. Applicants are requested to send their documents (curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of courses taught, if available, course evaluations, copies of diplomas and certificates, current and planned research activities; transdisciplinary research proposal integrating more than one archaeological field for BoCAS (2 pages); a list of necessary lab equipment – with estimated costs if possible - to pursue this research; list of two references) to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Bonn (Am Hof 1, D-53113 Bonn) in electronic form (PDF file with max. 15 MB to philfak.berufungen@uni-bonn.de) by January 8 th, 2021.