NARNIA New Archaeological Research Network for Integrating Approaches to ancient material studies A Marie Curie Initial Training Network FP7-PEOPLE-2010-ITN Early Stage Researcher Fellowship Announcement Fellowship Title and ID code Marie Curie Early Stage Research Fellowship (ESR10) at the Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield. Title of Research Project “Ceramic production technology and exchange during the Late Helladic IIIB period in the area of the Saronic Gulf, Greece” Fellowship Description A project which will investigate ceramic production technology and exchange during the Late Helladic IIIB period in the area of the Saronic Gulf, including coastal Attica and Argolid. Pottery from a range of Mycenaean sites will be examined, including several investigated by the Greek Archaeological Service, the University of Ioannina and the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. The identification and characterisation of specific centres of production of both fine and coarse-wares form the focus of work, requiring the development of new multi-technique chemical protocols. The research project, which will be supervised by Dr Peter Day, will form part of the department’s commitment to the ‘NARNIA’ Marie Curie Initial Training Network, financed under the ‘People’ program of the European Union, and coordinated by the University of Cyprus. The post offers the possibility of gaining a doctoral degree with a leading research team. Main Duties and Responsibilities * Conduct research over a three year period under the supervision of the scientist-in-charge / line manager. * Plan, organise and carry out such fieldwork as necessary for the research project. * Undertake such training in analytical and other techniques, as specified by the scientist-in-charge. * Develop analytical protocols as required. * Compile and write reports and jointly-authored publications such as those specified in the Initial Training Network contract. * Attend project meetings and present progress reports. * Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the posts Academic Requirements The successful applicants will have an MA or MSc in Archaeology or a relevant subject, preferably at distinction level (or equivalent experience).  To apply for one of these posts please visit: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs For all on-line application system queries and support, please contact: e-Recruitment@sheffield.ac.uk Financial regime The fellowship covers tuition fees and monthly salary in line with the FP7-PEOPLE-2010-ITN (http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/understanding/marie-curieinbrief/home_en.html). The annual salary amounts to £30,151 per annum, with additional allowances as per Marie Curie. Contact person Dr Peter Day (P.M.Day@sheffield.ac.uk), Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield More information on NARNIA: www.narnia-itn.eu