About the Position
Queen’s University Belfast invites applications for a Fully Funded Research Fellow position in palaeoecology and environmental archaeology within the Archaeology and Palaeoecology research group, based in Belfast, United Kingdom. This 2.5-year position investigates environmental change, agrarian regimes, and inequality formation in early medieval societies through the Ecologies of Governance project. The role contributes directly to international collaborations examining royal landscapes across Britain and Ireland within the broader Archaeology and Palaeoecology discipline.
The successful candidate will actively undertake fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and interdisciplinary research using multi-proxy palaeoecological datasets. Moreover, the position integrates palynology, isotope analysis, diatom studies, and XRF methods to reconstruct ecological systems and governance landscapes. Strong collaboration with Newcastle University and Cardiff University teams forms a central component of the project. Career development opportunities are significant. Training is tailored.
The post offers a competitive salary between £41,519 and £44,035 per annum alongside access to advanced facilities including the 14CHRONO Centre and the Institute for Heritage and Environmental Science. Candidates with expertise in environmental archaeology, palaeoecology, or Earth system science methods are strongly encouraged to apply. This project enhances interdisciplinary environmental research careers globally.
Program / Job Details
- Position: Palaeoecology Research Fellow
- Institution: Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom
- Department: Archaeology and Palaeoecology, School of Natural and Built Environment
- Research Field: Archaeology and Palaeoecology
- Supervisor: Ecologies of Governance Project Team
- Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Positions: 1
- Job Type: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Full-time)
- Start Date: Flexible (2026)
- Working Hours: Full Time
- Salary / Funding: Fully Funded, £41,519–£44,035 per annum
This fully funded Postdoctoral position in palaeoecology at Queen’s University Belfast, UK, is open for one candidate starting in 2026.
Research Area
- Multi-proxy palaeoecology
- Environmental archaeology and landscape studies
- Isotopic, pollen, and XRF analytical methods
- Early medieval Britain and Ireland landscapes
The project advances understanding of ecological governance, resource exploitation, and socio-environmental transformations in early historic Europe. Browse more humanities research jobs in Europe.
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Archaeology or closely related discipline
- Demonstrated expertise in multi-proxy palaeoecological research
- Postdoctoral research experience in environmental or archaeological science
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with pollen, NPP, plant macrofossil, isotope, or XRF analysis
- Publication record in peer-reviewed international journals
- Knowledge of biomarkers or metagenomics approaches
- Experience working within collaborative research projects
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in palaeoecology
- Perform multi-proxy environmental analyses
- Collaborate with international research teams
- Present findings at conferences and workshops
- Assist in planning and management of research work packages
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Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the official university recruitment portal.
Required Documents
- CV / Resume
- Motivation or Cover Letter
- Academic Transcripts
- References or Recommendation Letters
- Publication List (if applicable)
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 24 February 2026
- Application Deadline: 2 March 2026
- Interview Dates: To be announced
- Expected Start: 2026 (Flexible)
Useful Links / Internal Linking
- Official Institution Website: Queen’s University Belfast: Shaping a Better World since 1845
- Job Announcement: Job profile
- Apply Here: official university recruitment portal
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