About the Position
Uppsala University’s Department of Archaeology and Ancient History invites applications for a full-time Associate Senior Lecturer in Archaeology with a Specialisation in Osteology, based at Campus Gotland in Visby, Sweden. This four-year, tenure-track position combines teaching and research, with a minimum of 50% research time dedicated to advancing the university’s cultural heritage focus. The successful candidate will work closely with a vibrant team of archaeologists and osteologists and will contribute to interdisciplinary teaching, field-based training, and laboratory methods. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in archaeology or related disciplines such as bioarchaeology, zooarchaeology, or historical osteology, awarded within the last five years. A strong profile in areas like animal osteology, cremated remains, or aDNA/isotope research is especially welcome. The position offers a dynamic platform to develop both academic and community-engaged scholarship in one of Sweden’s leading research environments.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Associate Senior Lecturer
- Institution: Uppsala University
- Department: Department of Archaeology and Ancient History
- Research Field: Archaeology with Specialisation in Osteology
- Location: Visby, Sweden
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-track (4 years)
- Start Date (Anticipated): Early 2026
- Working Hours: 100% (Full-time)
- Salary Range: Individually negotiated
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Archaeology
- Human Osteology
- Animal Osteology
- Bioarchaeology
- Zooarchaeology
- Palaeopathology
- aDNA, Isotope Analysis, Bioinformatics
- Cultural Heritage
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in archaeology, osteology, bioarchaeology, or related field
- Degree awarded within five years of the application deadline
- Demonstrated pedagogical competence (min. 5 weeks of teaching training)
- Proven ability to teach in English and Swedish (or willingness to learn Swedish within two years)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Specialisation in animal osteology, cremated remains, palaeopathology
- Skills in GIS, digitisation, or linked open data
- Strong publication record and success in research funding
- Experience in collaborative research and community outreach
- Capacity for interdisciplinary and student-active teaching
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in osteology
- Deliver undergraduate and master’s level teaching (up to 50%)
- Develop and coordinate courses, including fieldwork and labs
- Apply for external research funding
- Supervise students and contribute to doctoral recruitment
- Participate in departmental duties and university-wide initiatives
- Engage in outreach and knowledge exchange with the community
Application Process
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via Uppsala University’s recruitment system. All materials must clearly document the quality and scope of qualifications.
Required Documents:
- CV and personal summary
- Research qualifications and publication list
- Description of planned research
- Educational qualifications
- Self-reflective statement on future teaching and research
- Copies of degrees, certificates
- Up to 5 full-text scholarly/teaching works
- Contact details for two referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 24 June 2025
- Deadline: 1 September 2025
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Uppsala University
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: Uppsala University Job Portal
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