UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA – WINNIPEG, MB, CANADA
With funding from the Canada Research Council (CRC) Chair in Roman Archaeology, the Department of Classics, University of Manitoba, will offer a one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Roman Archaeology to commence July 1, 2011. This post-doctoral fellowship will have an annual value of $42,000 Canadian, with a research allowance of $2,500. The post-doctoral fellow will be expected to undertake an independent research project dealing with a topic in Roman Archaeology or Art. The supervisor of this post-doctoral fellowship is Dr. Lea Stirling, CRC Chair in Roman Archaeology (Tier 2), whose interests encompass both archaeology and ancient art. Applicants should be not more than three years beyond their completed PhD; candidates with a defense scheduled by May 2011 are welcome to apply.
Although no teaching is required, the post-doctoral fellow may also have the opportunity to teach up to 6 credits for additional remuneration subject to the availability of funds and the needs of the Department of Classics.
Qualified scholars may apply by sending a letter and a description of their proposed research project and curriculum vitae, and arranging for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to:Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Roman Archaeology, Department of Classics, University of Manitoba, 220 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M8 CANADA.
Letters of reference may be submitted electronically to Lea_Stirling@umanitoba.ca. The successful candidate must have the Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2011. The University exercises a Canadian-first policy; however, all those qualified are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is February 25, 2011. Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Lea Stirling, CRC Chair in Roman Archaeology (Tier 2), at Lea_Stirling@umanitoba.ca, or phone (204) 474-7357.
Application materials, including letters of reference will be handled in accordance with the “Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act” (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.
For more information on this opportunity, please visit umanitoba.ca/employment.