Postdoc Opportunities in Archaeology in United Kingdom

The University of Cambridge is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Soft Matter Group in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. The project is supported by a UKRI grant titled “Nucleation and Extinction in Non-equilibrium Statistical Field Theories” . The research will extend tools from large deviation theory to field-theoretic models of non-equilibrium systems. These models can describe phase-transition dynamics in active fluids, species invasion into ne...

Aston University is inviting recent PhD graduates to consider an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship through its 2027 scheme. The fellowship is designed for early-career researchers seeking to build on their doctoral research through further scholarly development. The scheme supports work that extends a PhD into new publications, research networks and professional development. Applicants interested in pursuing the opportunity at Aston University can discuss the fellowship with Chanaka Jayawardhena, Pro...

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the laboratory of Dr Alex de Mendoza in the Department of Biology, School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, in London. The project investigates the epigenetic control of giant virus endogenizations in animals . Building on the group’s research into giant virus endogenization in eukaryotes, the successful researcher will use cnidarian model systems to characterise the chromatin state of endogenised viral el...

The University of Glasgow is recruiting a postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to GALLANT , a NERC strategic programme focused on coastal and estuarine climate change adaptation. The researcher will work as part of an interdisciplinary team examining adaptation challenges in coastal and estuarine settings. The programme brings together social science with flood modelling, environmental law, urban studies, and climate change adaptation policy and governance. This opportunity is suited to...

The University of Manchester is seeking a full-time Research Fellow to join a Wellcome-funded project evaluating the impact of upcoming UK social media restrictions on young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Based in the School of Environment, Education & Development within the Education Division, the Research Fellow will coordinate participant recruitment and data collection for ecological momentary assessment and interviews, contribute to qualitative and quantitative analyses, prepare evid...

University of Portsmouth is recruiting a Senior Research Associate for a NERC Pushing the Frontiers project on hypervelocity impact melting and early crustal evolution . The project combines mineral chemistry , microstructures , EBSD , isotope geochemistry , petrogenetic modelling , and thermodynamic modelling . The successful candidate will also have access to advanced analytical facilities across partner institutions, including femtosecond LA-ICP-MS/MS , MC-ICP-MS , NanoSIMS , and EPMA . This ...

King's College London is recruiting three Research Associate (Impact) posts (Grade 6, 60% FTE) in the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. This opportunity is aimed at recent PhD graduates or postdoctoral researchers with a social science background who want to build expertise in research impact, engagement, strategy, and impact evaluation . The role supports the Faculty’s work to strengthen impact culture and prepare for REF2029 . The post holders will work across disciplines and contribu...

New 2-year postdoctoral opportunity in the IrrEO project at The University of Manchester for a social scientist interested in the use of high-resolution satellite Earth Observation data for agricultural monitoring . The role focuses on the benefits and social risks that may arise when EO data are used to “put irrigation on the map.” The postdoctoral researcher will help map existing frameworks and guidance for the ethical and fair use of Earth Observation in agricultural monitoring, evaluate the...

Northumbria University is advertising a PostDoc position related to ZooMS , archaeology , Roman material culture, and leather research. The post was shared by Gillian Taylor (Professor at Northumbria University), and the named researchers associated with the opportunity include Rhiannon Stevens , Rebecca Jones , Jasper de Bruin , and Matthew Collins . This looks like a research-focused postdoctoral opening for candidates with interests in archaeological science, biomolecular analysis, and ancien...