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# PhD: Analysing and Mapping strontium and zinc in cremations (AMASZINC)

- **Company:** Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Salary:** €3,204.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language)
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5080658fd7c7b4d2

## About the Role

* degree in MSc in Earth Sciences or Archaeological Sciences
 * strong scientific motivation and interest in archaeology
 * hands-on experience with relevant analytical techniques is an advantage
 * affinity with numerical modelling (Python, R)
 * readiness to travel and work abroad for short periods of time (especially in Brussels and Toulouse)
 * driving license is desirable
 * excellent ability to communicate in both written and spoken English
 * good social skills

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

## Description

* investigating mobility and dietary histories as well as funerary practices of Iron Age and Roman populations from the Netherlands, Belgium, Slovenia, and Portugal
 * performing laser ablation mapping of cremated bone
 * conducting high-precision Sr/ Sr and δ Sr analyses using TIMS and MC-ICP-MS
 * developing and testing new approaches for Zn concentrations and isotope ratio analysis of cremated bone
 * presenting findings at national and international scientific conferences
 * publishing research findings in international peer-reviewed journals
 * completing a paper-based PhD thesis and defending it at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
 * participating in the training programme of the SENSE graduate school


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