Freie Universität Berlin - Fachbereich Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften - Altertumswissenschaften - Institut für Ägyptologie - AHRC/DFG Projekt: Craft interactions in a New Kingdom industrial landscape (Egypt, 1550–1069 BCE)
The AHRC/DFG funded project “Craft Interactions in a New Kingdom industrial landscape (Egypt, 1550–1069 BCE)” is seeking to employ a post-doctoral research fellow for a period of 2,5 years, starting in June 2025. This project examines cross-craft interactions at the Egyptian site of Amarna in Middle Egypt, focussing on metals and vitreous materials, by means of materials analysis, excavation and experimentation. We are searching for a candidate with a strong background in Egyptian archaeology and a focus on material science.
Research assistant (postdoc) (m/f/d)
Full-time job
limited to 29.02.2028
salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU
reference code: PostDoc_2025_Craft Interactions
Working field:
- The successful candidate will be based at Freie Universität Berlin. They will conduct materials analysis (glass, faience, pigments, metals; mainly SEM-EDX and XRF) and participate in excavation and post-excavation work at Amarna.
- The candidate will conduct their own research project within the framework of the overall project.
- The successful candidate will contribute to, and act as lead author for publications within the framework of the project.
- They will co-organise scientific workshops in Berlin and Cairo.
Requirements:
Completed university degree; PhD in Archaeology / Egyptology / Archaeological Science
Desirable:
- Documented excavation experience in Egypt and/or Sudan
- documented interest in settlement archaeology and/or industrial archaeology of the Late Bronze Age
- in-depth understanding of stratigraphy and Harris Matrix
- analytical experience with ancient vitreous materials, pigments and/or metals
- experience with SEM-EDX analysis
- experience with (handheld) XRF
- (willingness to develop) A working knowledge of Egyptian Arabic
- excellent level of English (C1)
- proficiency in Egyptian Arabic
- proficiency of German (B2 or C1)
- experience working in a museum environment
- experience studying large archaeological assemblages
- organisational skills
How to apply:
For further information, please contact Dr. Anna Hodgkinson (a.hodgkinson@fu-berlin.de).
Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents (Cover letter, outlining why the applicant is a good candidate for the job and why they wish to take on the role; CV (including fieldwork and laboratory experience and publications), indicating the reference code, no later than March 17th, 2025 in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Dr. Anna Hodgkinson: a.hodgkinson@fu-berlin.de or postal to
Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften
Altertumswissenschaften
Institut für Ägyptologie - AHRC/DFG Projekt: Craft interactions in a New Kingdom industrial landscape (Egypt, 1550–1069 BCE)
Frau Dr. Anna Hodgkinson
Ehrenbergstr. 26-28
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)
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Facts
ID: 191959
- Site:
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- Berlin (Berlin, Germany)
- Type:
- Research assistant
- Duration:
- limited to 29.02.2028
- Part-/Full-time:
- Full-time job
- Starting date (earliest):
- At the earliest possible
- Remuneration:
- salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU
- Scope:
- Research
- Field of studies:
- Archaeology
- Working language and expected level:
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- English (Business fluent)
- German (Very good command of the language)
- Additional language skills:
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- Arabic (Beginner)
Actions
Apply
- Closing date:
- 17/03/25
- Reference number:
- PostDoc_2025_Craft Interactions
- By email:
- a.hodgkinson@fu-berlin.de
- By post:
- Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften
Altertumswissenschaften
Institut für Ägyptologie - AHRC/DFG Projekt: Craft interactions in a New Kingdom industrial
landscape (Egypt, 1550–1069 BCE)
Frau Dr. Anna Hodgkinson
Ehrenbergstr. 26-28
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)
Contact
- Contact person:
- Dr. Anna Hodgkinson
- Contact email:
- a.hodgkinson@fu-berlin.de