G07/719

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO

Te Whare Wananga o Otago

LABORATORY MANAGER (ARCHAEOLOGY)

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY

Applications are invited for the position of Laboratory Manager (Archaeology) in the Department of Anthropology. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and maintaining the department’s archaeological laboratories and laboratory teaching and research collections, and will work alongside the Laboratory Manager (Information Technology and Research) to support staff and students in laboratory and fieldwork-based research and teaching.

Candidates should have a postgraduate qualification in archaeology or a related field, preferably at or above masters level, and familiarity with laboratory protocols in archaeology. Specialist skills in an area of archaeological research such as archaeozoology, lithic identification or sediment analysis is desirable. Essential skills and attributes include: attention to detail; ability to work independently and within defined time constraints; confident use of word-processing, spreadsheet and database software; drivers license.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Ian Smith, Programme Coordinator, Archaeology, Department of Anthropology, phone 64 3 479 8752, ian.smith@otago.ac.nz.

Applications quoting reference number G07/719 close on Wednesday 14 November 2007. Application details are below.

Application Information

With each application you must include an application form, an EEO Information Statement, a covering letter, contact details for three referees and one copy of your full curriculum vitae.  For an application form, EEO Information Statement and a full job description go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs   Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel 03 479 8269, Fax 03 479 8279, Email job.applications@otago.ac.nz

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

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DO NOT send original documents in support of your application - copies are adequate and preferred. Documents will not be returned.

Please complete a separate application form and include a separate copy of your curriculum vitae and supporting documents for each vacancy you wish to apply for.

For ease of processing and to avoid cost and waste, we ask that applications are not presented in folders.