PhD position in Archaeological Science at KU Leuven, laboratory for Archaeometry

Il y a 2 mois


Leuven, Belgique KU Leuven Temps plein

Master's degree (or equivalent) in Geology, Earth Sciences, Archaeological Sciences, or equivalent,Experience in inorganic archaeological materials analysis,Proficiency in analytical techniques such as ICP-MS or electron microscopy is a bonus,Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for archaeology.The laboratory for archaeometry is part of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at KU Leuven, and invites applications for a PhD position in archaeological science, focusing on research related to cobalt ores as a source for blue pigments, a.o. in the form of smalt. This project, funded by the Special Research Fund of KU Leuven offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on archaeological materials analysis under the guidance of prof. Patrick Degryse. Project DescriptionThe successful candidate will characterize cobalt ores from a geological perspective, compiling a geochemical (incl. elemental and lead isotopic) database of relevant Co ores and pigment sources for the post Medieval European realm. This will provide the necessary distinguishing power between sources. Furthermore, the processing of these ores into pigments (i.e. smalt) will be investigated, assessing its influence on the chemical fingerprint from ore to pigment. The signatures obtained will be applied to provenance smalt sampled from a.o. paintings or paper. The PhD candidate will be part of a multinational team that is investigating the sources of cobalt and its compounds. This would give the student options for travel to and research with a range of other organisations including other universities and museums. Student supervision is likely to be supplemented by interaction with this wide team of diverse experts. ResponsibilitiesConducting field work in collecting ore samples (e.g. from Norwegian deposits) and archaeological and art historical materials (e.g. from museum collections),Characterize the mineralogical and geochemical composition of the ores sampled,Develop and use analytical protocols for the aforementioned analyses using SEM-EDX, LA-ICP-MS and MC-ICP-MS amongst other methodsSynthesising results and using valid statistical approaches to draw new scientific and art historical conclusions about the production and distribution of Norwegian cobalt.KU Leuven is a leading European research university located in Leuven, Belgium, consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide. With a rich history dating back to 1425, KU Leuven is renowned for its high-quality education, cutting-edge research, and international academic community. The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at KU Leuven is at the forefront of archaeological science research, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative environment for interdisciplinary exploration. Join us at KU Leuven to be part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing knowledge and shaping the future of science.We offer a fully funded 3 year PhD position (possibly extendable to 4 years).Position: PhD ResearcherDuration: initially 3 years.Salary: Competitive salary in accordance with KU Leuven's doctoral salary scale.Start Date: Flexible, preferably early 2025.



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