MOLA is seeking to recruit an archaeobotanist based at our London office.
The successful candidate will contribute to and develop understanding of the past through the identification, recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting of botanical macrofossil assemblages, including charcoal.
Applicants should have a degree in in archaeobotany or a relevant subject.
They should have demonstrable experience of identifying seeds and other plant remains in waterlogged, charred and mineralised states and experience of assessing and analysing archaeobotanical assemblages and reporting on the results.
Applicant should also have an understanding and awareness of current academic research within the specialism.
This post offers an opportunity to work with a team of other specialists on a wide range of exciting projects.
For full details of the required competencies and experience please see the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Employee Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including the following:
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata, rising based on service length
- Company pension scheme
- Life Assurance and Sickness Income Protection Policies
- Free health care cash plan (including dependent children)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Payment of relevant professional memberships e.g. CIFA
- Cycle Scheme
- Season interest-free travel loan
MOLA have a policy of mentoring and training for staff at all levels in order to develop individual capability and enhance career prospects.
For more information about this role and how to apply, please visit http://www.mola.org.uk/about-us/careers where you will be able to download a full job description and application form.
Applications without an application form will not be considered. Please state clearly on your application form which position you are applying for.
The closing date for applications is 18th March 2018 at 23:59