Postdoctoral Fellow Position at Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology, Warsaw, Poland
About Position/Job
A two-year postdoctoral fellowship is open in Aegean Middle Bronze Age lithics at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology, Polish Academy of Sciences (IAE PAS), Warsaw. The fellow will join the MITAMBA project, led by Dr Christopher Hale, exploring Middle Bronze Age networks and lithic assemblages across central and northern Greece and the northeastern Aegean. The position allows flexibility in research direction within the project scope and provides access to world-class facilities and analytical tools.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology, Polish Academy of Sciences
- Department: Archaeology
- Research Field: Aegean Middle Bronze Age Lithics
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Post: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (2 years)
- Start Date (Anticipated): Flexible (2025–mid 2026)
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: Approx. 9,770 PLN/month gross (~2,285 EUR before tax)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Lithic studies
- Aegean Bronze Age
- Comparative archaeology
- Material culture
- Network analysis
- Use-wear and provenance studies
- Experimental archaeology
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Archaeology (within the last 7 years)
- Specialisation in Aegean Bronze Age lithics
- Record of relevant publications
- Skills in lithic analysis (macroscopic, petrographic, chemical, use-wear)
- Strong English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Access to relevant assemblages
- Experience with archaeological fieldwork in Greece
- Familiarity with archaeological network analysis
Key Responsibilities
- Comparative research on lithic assemblages (central/northern Greece, NE Aegean)
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic events
- Collaborate on research design and integrate with MITAMBA team datasets
- Participate in fieldwork and public outreach
- Explore topics like provenance, imports, production, and use-wear
Application Process
How to Apply
Email the following to Dr Christopher Hale at c.hale@iaepan.edu.pl:
- CV
- Cover Letter (describe research experience, fit with MITAMBA)
- Names of two referees
- Writing sample (publication or scholarly work)
Required Documents:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- 2 References
- Writing Sample
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Ongoing
- Deadline: 14 June 2025
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://iaepan.edu.pl
- Job Posting: Postdoctoral Fellow Position
- Apply now: Email to Dr Christopher Hale at c.hale@iaepan.edu.pl:
