Specialist (Grade I) - Environmental Specialist

The Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) which is part of the Department of Archaeology is inviting applications from internal applicants for the role of Project Supervisor (Grade I). The CAU is undertaking archaeological investigations on a range of excavations, evaluations and surveys throughout East Anglia. Confirmed sites include prehistoric landscapes, Iron Age and Roman settlements and various urban sites.

The role of Specialist (Grade I) - Environmental Specialist is to process, analyse and report on charred and waterlogged archaeobotanical remains from fieldwork and post-excavation projects, from evaluation through to publication, ensuring that projects are completed to a sufficiently high standard in accordance with the various national and regional guidelines.

The Role holder is responsible for implementing day-to-day health and safety requirements and ensuring a safe working environment as part of the CAU's Finds and Environmental team.

The CAU has one Specialist (Grade I) - Environmental Specialist post available for internal applicants.

Requirements:

• Educated to Bachelor & Master's degree level in Archaeology, with a Master's degree focus in Environmental Archaeology.
• Applicants must demonstrate a knowledge of British Archaeology and current themes, practices and sampling approaches in Environmental Archaeology and demonstrate a strong willingness to develop their career.
• Practical fieldwork and environmental processing experience essential.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialist reporting requirements for Evaluation, Post Excavation Assessment, Analysis and Publication projects.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skill in an aspect of archaeobotanical study, e.g., charred plant remains, waterlogged plant remains, charcoal analysis.
• Applicants will be able to demonstrate a high degree of precision & accuracy, be able to work to strict deadlines, follow specifications laid out in archaeological briefs, follow CIfA best practice, H&S guidance & legislation, and respond to deadlines.
• Good IT skills including an aptitude for learning to use databases and new software.
• Be able to demonstrate a track record of producing specialist reports and / or publication on an aspect of archaeobotanical study.
• Understand and adhere to the University's equality, diversity, inclusion & dignity at work policies.

Applications must consist of a CV and cover letter. Please include information regarding projects you have worked on focusing on archaeobotanical analysis, reports and publications you have worked on.

The role is full-time and the role holder will ideally be in post by 8th October 2025.

Permanent: This post is permanent with ongoing funding. The post is subject to a 6-month probation period.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

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The closing date will be 23.59 on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

Interviews will be held in person or via MS Teams on Wednesday 01 October 2025.

Should candidates at any point wish to withdraw their application, please email the Administration team with your request (cauhr@arch.cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference JD47179 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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