At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct groundbreaking research on heritage-based hostility using advanced text-mining techniques.
- Company: The University of Edinburgh, a leading institution in arts and humanities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working options, and a vibrant academic community.
- Other info: Full-time position with excellent opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering project that explores the cultural evolution of archaeological information.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant fields and advanced skills in computational methods and statistics.
The predicted salary is between 47874 - 47874 £ per year.
The University of Edinburgh - College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) - School of History, Classics and Archaeology (HCA)
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week - Fixed Term: from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2028
Location: Edinburgh (UK)
We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow to work on the Leverhulme Trust-funded project, ’Weaponised Pasts: The Evolution Of Heritage-based Hostility On Social Media’. You will undertake research focused on the cultural evolution of archaeological information using advanced text-mining techniques and statistics. This post is fixed term (1st September 2025 – 31st August 2028) and full-time (35 hours per week). We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary scale for this post is UE07 £40,247 to £47,874 per annum. This post will be appointed at Grade UE07 Step 4, which is £43,878 per annum.
Skills and Attributes:
- PhD (already defended) on a topic related to one or more of the following: archaeology, heritage, anthropology, linguistics, cultural evolution, diffusion of information or hostility, or a relevant topic
- Advanced skills in computational methods and statistics
- Ability to plan research activities, including the collection, analysis and interpretation of textual data using Python, R or other programming language
- Ability to work independently, but in close coordination with team members
- Excellent communication skills, in English, both orally and in writing
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow employer: Cultural Evolution Society
The University of Edinburgh offers a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment for post-doctoral research fellows, particularly within the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, employees benefit from access to cutting-edge resources and a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth. Located in the historic city of Edinburgh, this role not only provides competitive remuneration but also the unique opportunity to engage with a diverse academic community while contributing to impactful research.
Contact Details:
Cultural Evolution Society Recruitment Team
