Faculty of Archaeology

by | May 15, 2023

Organisation: University of Warsaw

Department/Unit: Faculty of Archaeology

Research Field:  SOC

Sub-fields / keywords (choose freely): archaeology, ancient history, Roman army, Roman limes, Roman frontiers archaeology, Roman provincial archaeology, Roman Empire, Roman art

Short description off the department / unit (strengths and scientific achievements, such as publications, patents, etc., important infrastructure – up to 2000 characters with spaces):

The Faculty of Archaeology that continues the traditions of the Institute of Archaeology is the largest academic institution of its kind in Poland, one of the largest in the world. It has a staff of c. 100 (researchers, lecturers, technicians and administration staff). The Faculty offers instruction in most branches of modern archaeology and related sciences to over 1500 students from different areas of study. Researchers have at their disposal archaeological equipment and measuring tools and a laboratory for analyzing the materials, including ceramics or leather. According to one of the most prestigious rankings in the world, the Quacquarelli Symmonds World University Ranking (QS), archaeology at the University of Warsaw was ranked between 51-100 places. This is the best score among all disciplines at the University of Warsaw, but is also top of the subject ranking in Poland.

Candidates will be able to work in an experienced team of archaeologists of the Roman and Barbaricum provinces and take an active part in field research and the development of archaeological materials from provincial and Roman sites.

Previous Related Projects / Research Experience (international/ EU/ big national or regional projects especially in the areas in which you would like to host fellows – up to 5):

Working with Roman archaeological finds and or field experience in archaeology of Roman sites.

Thematic areas and list of supervisors who are looking forward to preparing a project proposal with postdoctoral researchers (thematic area and main supervisor, link to CV, contact information – provide information for each supervisor):

Contact Person/ Position in the Organisation/ Phone/ E-mail (Choose whether candidates will contact their respective supervisor directly or if they will contact a person at the organisation)[3]: supervisor directly

Necessary documents to be provided by a candidate:

  • CV (up to 3 pages), including research projects and 5 most important publications
  • brief description of the project idea (goal of the project, proposed methodology, motivation for choosing the institution and the host with regards to the career progression of the fellow – up to 2/3 pages)
  • description of field experience (up to 1 page)

Deadline for sending the documents to the supervisors: 30/06/2023 (23:59)