Post-doctoral fellow position in Archaeology and Community-based research
Department of Internal Medicine/Anthropology
University of Manitoba
2 to 3-year term
Position # 33739
We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our multidisciplinary group (medicine/health, anthropology, archaeology, Inuit, Dene and Cree communities). Together we will explore what role cultural heritage (archaeological sites) can have in land-based healing programs that contribute to wellness and leadership development for Inuit, Dene and Cree youth in northern Manitoba. This project will involve you in a project that will fulfill a need to provide upstream interventions for the health and well-being of northern Inuit, Dene and Cree youth. We will create opportunities for connecting youth with the Land, for decolonizing northern history, for empowering and building/sustaining capacity among the youth, and for instilling Indigenous sovereignty over the Land and the cultural heritage. The post-doctoral fellow will work with and train youth to document archaeological sites in the Churchill, MB area using a variety of methods.
Position Requirements
This position requires a broadly trained anthropologist (archaeology and community-based research) to work with Inuit, Dene and Cree communities in northern Manitoba and Nunavut.
- PhD degree obtained within the past 5 years
- Archaeological field experience and project management
- Community-based/led research experience
- Willingness to supervise graduate students
Desired skills and experience
- Northern anthropology/archaeology research experience
- Qualitative and ethnographic research skills
- Drone pilot licence and use of Real Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning systems
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Interested persons should apply in writing referring to Position # 33739, including curriculum vitae, cover letter, and provide the names and contact information of three references in a PDF to:
[email protected]
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curricula vitae and other supporting documents may be provided to particippating members of the search process.
Priority review will be given to candidates who apply by June 15, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
