Zooarchaeologist
Job Summary
Looking for a Zooarchaeologist at the Supervisor or Project Officer level to join our post-excavation department in our Cardiff office. As we expand our specialist services, the successful candidate will play a key role in supervising the team, contributing to a range of post-excavation tasks, and supporting the department’s growth.
Salary: £29,622.49 to £36,941.84 Dependant on experience
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate:
All candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
Criteria:
Benefits include:
Positions are permanent, subject to a 6-month probation period. Potential work in our German, Ireland and Scottish offices on an Ad-hoc basis.
Applications are welcome from ambitious individuals who wish to develop their career rapidly. Support will be provided to the successful applicants in the form of training and mentoring from the experienced management team at Rubicon.
All applications (CV, covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and two contacts for references. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission) should be sent by email only to [email protected]
We are also looking for immediate starts, so early applications are welcome.
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restriction and be able to demonstrate this. Rubicon Archaeology is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Looking for a Zooarchaeologist at the Supervisor or Project Officer level to join our post-excavation department in our Cardiff office. As we expand our specialist services, the successful candidate will play a key role in supervising the team, contributing to a range of post-excavation tasks, and supporting the department’s growth.
Salary: £29,622.49 to £36,941.84 Dependant on experience
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- Experience with collecting, processing, and identification of faunal bone
- Production of zooarchaeological assessment reports
- Experience of leading and participating in the archaeological post-excavation process
- High level of organisational skills
- Knowledge to provide guidance to field teams on sampling strategy and excavation of ABGs
- Experience with micro-fauna identification desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance
All candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Varied archaeological experience.
- Good knowledge of British archaeology.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety considerations pertaining to archaeology
- Excellent punctuality and timekeeping.
- Current UK driving licence preferred.
Criteria:
- CIFA membership is highly desirable
- ICAZ membership is welcomed
- Relevant qualification
- Report writing
- Publication Record is also desirable
Benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA) – advice on mental health & wellbeing, family matters, finance, etc)
- 31 days annual leave (inclusive of public and bank holidays)
- Paid driving time where applicable
- Overtime at generous rates and lieu system in operation
- Fully paid professional membership subscription after qualifying period
- Nest pension scheme
- Dedicated training and development
- Quality accommodation provided with transport to/ from site (if required)
- Welfare and PPE of high standard
- Contractual sick pay and welfare package in addition to SSP
Positions are permanent, subject to a 6-month probation period. Potential work in our German, Ireland and Scottish offices on an Ad-hoc basis.
Applications are welcome from ambitious individuals who wish to develop their career rapidly. Support will be provided to the successful applicants in the form of training and mentoring from the experienced management team at Rubicon.
All applications (CV, covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and two contacts for references. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission) should be sent by email only to [email protected]
We are also looking for immediate starts, so early applications are welcome.
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restriction and be able to demonstrate this. Rubicon Archaeology is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
