Archaeobotanist

£29,459

Northampton

MOLA is seeking to recruit an archaeobotanist based at our Northampton office. The successful candidate will contribute to and develop understanding of the past through the identification, recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting of botanical macrofossil assemblages, including charcoal.

Applicants should have a degree in archaeobotany or a relevant subject. They should have demonstrable experience of identifying seeds and other plant remains in waterlogged, charred and mineralised states and experience of assessing and analysing archaeobotanical assemblages and reporting on the results. Applicant should also have an understanding and awareness of current academic research within the specialism.

This post offers an opportunity to work with a team of other specialists on a wide range of exciting projects.

For full details of the required competencies and experience please see the Job Description and Personal Specification.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via our recruitment portal link on the MOLA Website.

The closing date is: 2nd February 2025 @ 23:59

Anticipated start date: 17th February 2025

Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencement.

MOLA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

MOLA is an experienced and innovative archaeology practice. We have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on schemes both large and small. Our commercial services are designed to help our development, infrastructure and construction sector clients to meet their planning process requirements swiftly and expertly, with the certainty and value they need.

As an education charity our aim is to inspire people to be curious about their heritage. We are proud of our award-winning community engagement and education programmes, which are founded on partnership and participation. As an Independent Research Organisation, we set out to share the knowledge and information we generate with the widest audience possible for the benefit of society. The research we conduct as part of the planning and development process takes place alongside our own research framework.