Archaeology PhD Research Projects for UK Students

We have 6 Archaeology PhD Research Projects for UK Students

Unravelling the subsistence and diet of late Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens in Central and Southeast Europe.

University of Reading School of Archaeology

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of zooarchaeology, resulting in the award of a PhD degree. The post is fully-funded and includes a bursary and tuition fees, and is open to both home and overseas students. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K J Ruebens

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Maximising the potential of fragmented bone to gain new insights into the coexistence of Neanderthals and Homo sapiens in Central and Southeast Europe.

University of Reading School of Archaeology

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of archaeological science (proteomics, near-infrared spectroscopy, radiocarbon dating) leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K J Ruebens

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Genomic study of the inhabitants of the ancient city of Thessaloniki in Greece

Johannes Gutenberg University - Mainz Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution (iomE)

We're seeking a PhD student to join our team at the iomE (https://iome.biology.uni-mainz.de/) at the JGU University in Mainz, Germany, to work on the genomic investigation of inhabitants of the ancient city of Thessaloniki in Greece. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Burger

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The Human Past in Wetland Conservation and Restoration

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Stratigos, Prof D Burslem

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Symbols of power, prestige goods or vibrant materials? Rethinking gold, jet and amber grave goods in Early Bronze Age Britain.

University of Leicester Archaeology and Ancient History

The project forms one strand of the Leverhulme Funded Research Leadership Award, A New History of Bronze. This project explores how the emergence and use of copper and bronze metalworking in this period created new possibilities for crafting, leadership and violence. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Crellin

21 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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