Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät

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30.01.2025

Three-year position for a researcher in Archaeo- and Palaeoproteomics (m/f/d, E 13 TV-L, 39,5 h/week)

Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Sciences, Department Geosciences

Application deadline: 15.03.2025

The Archaeo- and Palaeoproteomics working group at the University of Tübingen is seeking a post-doctoral candidate for a three-year position, focused on establishing ZooMS (Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry) reference libraries for southern Africa. This position is funded through the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) at the standard rate for post-doctoral researchers (m/w/d E 13 TV-L, 39,5 h/week).

Our team studies hominin dispersal and interaction during the Pleistocene, paleoenvironmental dynamics, bone tool technology, and protein preservation across archaeological timescales. We have a particular focus on the study of fragmented bones, which typically cannot be identified morphologically and may contain rare human and faunal remains that are key to our understanding of the archaeological record.

The ZooMS in Southern Africa Project aims to expand the ZooMS reference library to this region which will benefit from these methods for taxonomic identification of osseous material. The post-doctoral researcher will generate novel collagen peptide markers for small, medium, and large mammals from reference material supplied through the University of Tübingen’s zooarchaeological reference collection and museums within southern Africa. Additionally, the researcher will have the opportunity to test the newly established reference library on Middle and Later Stone age sites currently under excavation by the University of Tübingen. The project will be carried out in collaboration with the University of Tübingen, Germany, the Ditsong National Museum, South Africa and the National Research Center on Human Evolution (CENIEH), Spain. 

Candidate Profile

  • PhD in palaeoproteomics, proteomics, biomolecular archaeology, chemistry, or an applicable field;
  • Experience in generating de novo collagen sequences from bones and teeth;
  • Experience with the analysis of proteins using mass spectrometry, specifically with LC-MS/MS and MALDI-TOF MS;
  • A commitment to close collaboration with zooarchaeologists and archaeologists; and
  • A background working with ancient samples and samples analysed using ZooMS (Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry). 

Please submit your application as a single PDF by email. Applications are due March 15th 2025 and they should include:

  • Curriculum vitae (CV);
  • Cover letter detailing your suitability for the position and interest in the project;
  • The contact details of two references. 

For further information or to submit your application please contact Prof. Nicholas Conard, PhD: nicholas.conardspam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de, and Dr. Samantha Brown: samantha.brownspam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de
The University of Tübingen seeks to increase the fraction of female scientists in research and teaching and particularly encourages applications from women. The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities.

Disabled candidates are given preference if equally qualified. Recruitment is carried out by the central university administration.
 

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