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The Department of Archaeological Sciences, Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, is looking for a PhD candidate to perform research on the visibility of sessile foods (plants, honey) and food processing techniques (fermentation, cooking) in dental calculus. The project is part of the NWO-VICI awarded to Prof. dr. A.G. Henry, titled: “Hominin FoodWays: Changing diet and food processing across climate frontiers,” which explores the drivers behind the first hominin migration out of Africa. Homo erectus was the first of our ancestors to leave a narrow range of African habitats and expand into Eurasia, but the behavioural changes that allowed this migration remain debated. This project uses an interdisciplinary combination of new and established methods to understand how changes in diet and food processing contributed to this species’ expansion into new regions.
What you will do
Where you will work
The future of the past begins at Leiden University. The Faculty of Archaeology is internationally leading for its research, home to a broad array of specializations and notable for its strong connection between teaching and research. Home to over 500 students in the multidisciplinary world of Archaeology, the Faculty, and its researchers from all areas of the archaeological field, determine the future of archaeological research. More information about our university and our faculty can be found at: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/archaeology
The successful candidate will join the Department of Archaeological Sciences. They will be supervised by Prof. dr. A.G. Henry and will work closely with other members of the FoodWays project (one post-doc / project manager and one other PhD) and master students.
The FoodWays project is divided into three interconnected Work Packages (WP):
The successful candidate will be responsible for WP1 and will make contributions to the other work packages.
For more information see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025/03/archaeologist-amanda-henry-traces-ancient-diets-and-human-adaptability-with-a-vici-grant
What you bring
In this team, we are looking for someone who can work independently but collaboratively. Every PhD trajectory is different, so in the beginning we will devote attention to your onboarding. This position is a good fit for you if you recognise yourself in the following:
What we offer
For more information about employment conditions, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions.
What we find important
Promoting an inclusive community is central to Leiden University’s values and vision. Leiden University aims to be an inclusive community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to develop to their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High-quality education and research means inclusive education and research.
Want to apply or find out more?
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If you would like more information about what the job entails, please contact Prof. dr. A.G. Henry at [email protected]. You can apply until May 31; applications will be processed immediately. For other matters, please contact Human Resources [email protected]
To help us get to know each other better, we follow a number of steps in the application procedure. For more information, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/werken-bij/sollicitatieprocedure-en-arbeidsvoorwaarden
The position is envisaged to start in September 2025, but a slightly later start date in 2025 is possible.
Please attach the following additional documents as one PDF file, stating the job number above:
The first round of interviews should be scheduled in the week of June 16. Selected candidates will initially be invited for an online interview. We kindly request that you be available (online) during this period.
We believe mobility is very important. That is why we are also publishing this vacancy internally. In case of equal suitability, we will give priority to the internal candidate.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. If you nevertheless choose to send us CVs, no rights can be derived from this. #LI-Hybrid
Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of Europe’s leading international research universities.
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