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PhD Studentship in the Landscape Archaeology of East African Montane Systems

Posted: 3 Nov 2026
Updated: 3 Nov 2026
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Last date: 6 Jan 2027; 62 days left
Location: United Kingdom
Job type: Contract

Overview

The University of Cambridge offers a PhD Studentship in the Field Archaeology of East African Montane Systems, with applications closing on 6 January 2027. This funded position will begin in October 2027 and is part of the AFRI-CAN project, co-supervised by Professor Paul Lane and Dr Stefania Merlo. The studentship focuses on the interactions between human systems and mountain ecosystems over the past 6,000 years.

About this role

The successful candidate will develop detailed historical land-use and land cover maps, integrating various data sources including archaeobotanical, faunal, and material culture data. This role involves collating existing records, conducting archaeological fieldwork, and synthesizing data to create finer-resolution maps of land use and land cover for the past 150 years.

This position suits a highly motivated individual with a strong background in field archaeology, particularly in an African context. The candidate will work closely with a team of researchers and contribute significantly to the AFRI-CAN project’s objectives.

About this job

University of Cambridge has announced PhD Studentship in the Landscape Archaeology of East African Montane Systems. It is a contract position.

Job summary

Organization: University of Cambridge
Job type: Contract
Location: United Kingdom
Country: United Kingdom
How to apply: Online
Last date: 6 January 2027

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Eligibility for PhD Studentship in the Landscape Archaeology of East African Montane

Place of posting: Cambridge

Requirements

PhD in Archaeology or related field
MA, MSc or MPhil degree in a relevant discipline by July 2027
Expertise in landscape archaeology or historical geography
Familiarity with databases and geospatial analysis
Experience with historical maps and remote sensing imagery

Responsibilities

Develop historical land-use and land cover maps
Integrate archaeobotanical, faunal, and material culture data
Collate and assess historical and archaeological records
Conduct targeted archaeological fieldwork
Analyze historical maps and remote sensing data

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6 Jan 2027

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Last date:: 6 Jan 2027

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Official application link: https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/phd-studentship-in-the-field-archaeology-of-east-african-montane-systems-jd51563
Last date to apply: 6 January 2027

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Benefits

Stipend covering maintenance and fee costs (home fees)

University of Cambridge - Department of Archaeology

Qualification Type:	PhD
Location:	Cambridge
Funding for:	UK Students
Funding amount:	The studentship will provide a stipend covering maintenance and fee costs (home fees)
Hours:	Full Time

University of Cambridge - Department of Archaeology

Placed On:	3rd November 2026
Closes:	6th January 2027
Reference:	JD51563

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ادارہ: University of Cambridge
مقام: Cambridge
درخواست کا طریقہ: آن لائن
اشتہار کی تاریخ: 3 نومبر 2026
آخری تاریخ: 6 جنوری 2027

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Questions about PhD Studentship in the Landscape Archaeology of East African Montane

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The last date to apply is 6 January 2027.

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Applicants must meet the requirement for a PhD in Archaeology and have an MA, MSc or MPhil degree in a relevant discipline by July 2027.

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Published on CareersOz: 3 Nov 2026
Last updated: 3 Nov 2026