 Knowth Satellite Tomb UCD School of Archaeology and UCD School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy have just announced a call for tenders for the development of Historic Landscape Characterisation and GIS modelling of landscape change in the Boyne Valley. Also announced is a 4 month, fixed term, research assistant position focusing on geomorphological research in the Boyne Valley. Pdfs with more information can be downloaded here and here or simply click below to read more.  Hot off the presses and with a very quick turnaround. -- Applications sought for Research Fellowship and Research Assistant (x2) positions Background A Research Fellow (post doctoral or of equivalent experience) and two Research Assistants are sought for a four month period (start Aug – end Nov) to work on the Neolithic and Bronze Age Landscapes of North Mayo project. This project is supported by INSTAR, managed by the UCD School of Archaeology and based at ITAS Béal Deirg (Belderrig Research and Study Laboratories), Belderrig, North Co. Mayo. The project will eventually bring to final publication important sites in North Mayo including the Céide Fields, Belderg Beg, and Rathlackan. It is a collaboration between Prof. Seamas Caulfield, Gretta Byrne, Prof. Martin Downes, Noel Dunne, and Dr. Graeme Warren, and will be managed by Dr. Graeme Warren and the UCD School of Archaeology. In this first phase, our emphasis is on the construction of stratigraphic reports and formalizing of archives. Applicants should forward a full CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the position to: Dr Graeme Warren, UCD School of Archaeology, Newman Building, University College Dublin, Belfield Dublin 4. Please indicate very clearly which post you are applying for. Closing date: 5pm, Thurs June 25th. Interviews will be held June 30th Candidates for the senior post should indicate whether they wish to be considered for one of the assistant posts if unsuccessful in their primary application. Both posts must begin on 1st August 2009 and will be complete within 4 months. Note that the starting and closing dates for the project are non-negotiable. The project is based in Belderrig, N Mayo. Please ensure that you supply a direct phone number and advise us if you are going to be away in late June/early July. Further details regarding are available from Graeme Warren (graeme.warren@ucd.ie) or phone 0044 (1) 7168613 Archaeology Jobs in Ireland 15/06/2009
 Jobs in archaeology at the moment are few and far between but a new Facebook group Archaeology Jobs in Ireland is doing an excellent job of letting people know when positions come up. The latest position comes from ADS Ireland for archaeologists of all grades and is based in Northern Ireland, more info here. Closing date Wed 17th June 2009. | What?A site about Irish archaeology: conferences; links; opinions;news; information and the internet.      CategoriesAll ArchivesJuly 2010    
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