UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA – WINNIPEG, MB, CANADA
Position 05515. 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, 2007. This residential Postdoctoral Fellowship will have an annual value of $40,000 Canadian. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to undertake an independent research project dealing with a topic in Roman Archaeology or Art. The supervisor of this postdoctoral 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 2007 are welcome to apply.
The Postdoctoral fellow will 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 arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Roman Archaeology, Department of Classics, University of Manitoba, 220 Dysart Rd., Winnipeg MB, R3T 2M8 Canada.
The successful candidate must have the Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2007. The University exercises a Canadian-first policy; however, all those qualified are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is February 16, 2007. 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.
The University of Manitoba will not be conducting formal interviews at the APA/AIA Meeting in San Diego in January; however, Dr. Stirling would be happy to meet with any potential applicant for a brief, informal conversation about the position while she is in San Diego for the convention. Any candidate that wishes to meet with Dr. Stirling while in San Diego should contact her directly ahead of time.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba).