The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Be able to learn new skills in environmental sample preparation in the laboratory for miliacin biomarker and subsequent isotopic analysis;
• Learn state-of-the-art of the research methods to be applied during the PhD;

• Apply, when necessary, additional analytical techniques;
• Successfully complete a paper-based PhD thesis by the end of a 3,5-year duration, with 4 WoS published papers (2 of which the PhD candidate is a first author) see more: Regulations_of_Doctoral_Studies_EN_2020-10-06.pdf
• Attend 30 credits of courses and pass the required exams, as defined in the regulations of doctoral studies of Vilnius University   (https://www.vu.lt/site_files/DRS/Doctoral_Studies/Regulations_of_Doctoral_Studies_EN_2020-10-06.pdf);
• Partake in the seminars and conferences organised around the ERC project;
• During their PhD candidates will also be encouraged to participate in other relevant events at Vilnius University and conferences worldwide.

Candidates must have:

1. A Master’s degree in Geoarchaeology, Geology, Chemistry, or Earth Sciences.
2. Excellent oral and written English and the skills in writing scientific publications.

The PhD bursary is regulated by Lithuanian Government, which is 931-1078 EUR per month (passed tax). In addition, the PhD student will also simultaneously be employed as a junior researcher on the project in a part time capacity. The total monthly income of the PhD student together with a PhD scholarship will be approximately €1700 per month after taxes. The candidate is required to spend at least 9 months at Vilnius University, Lithuania, during the course of the PhD.

The successful candidate will also have access to funding to participate in conferences in the 2nd and 3rd years of the PhD.

Good command of English is mandatory. Knowledge of the Lithuanian language is not a requirement. The successful candidate will have a working space at Vilnius University, in a shared office with other members of the group.

 Applicants must submit:

1. An academic curriculum vitae
2. A statement of interest
3. PhD proposal
4. A transcript of the grades obtained in the MA degree
5. The names and addresses of two academic referees
6. All applications must be submitted by email (apply.phd@cr.vu.lt CC giedre.keen@if.vu.lt)

Application deadline: 17.00 (Brussels time), September 15, 2023.

1. Shortlisted candidates will be notified no later than 7 days after the deadline and asked to have an online interview. This would be held during the second half of the September 2023.
2. Candidates will be notified of the result of the selection process 1 week at the latest after the interviews.

For academic questions about the project and the position, please contact Giedre Motuzaite Matuzeviciute Keen (giedre.keen@if.vu.lt; giedre.motuzaite@gmail.com).

For practical information about the position and the application process, please contact Simona Akamauskaitė or Virginija Uksienė (simona.akamauskaite@cr.vu.lt; virginija.uksiene@cr.vu.lt).