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A 3-year post-doctoral RA position at Newcastle University is available, in Applied Maths and/or Statistics. It's part of a project to model the spread of Neolithic culture in prehistory. If you know of any suitable candidates, would you please bring this position to their attention. Brief details are below. For further details, please use the search facility at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/jobs/ with Reference: D596R Brief details: Based in the School of Mathematics & Statistics you will work on a Leverhulme Trust funded project which focuses on modelling the processes involved in the development of the Neolithic, and the study of the inter-relation between such models and the available archaeological data. The main modelling tool will be numerical and statistical simulations of the equations of population dynamics, under various approximations. You should have a PhD or equivalent (or be close to completion) in applied mathematics and/or statistics, or a related field. Experience of numerical simulations involving partial differential equations or stochastic models, and a willingness to develop the relevant knowledge of archaeology and related disciplines is essential. The post is fixed term for 36 months, expected to start in May 2009, or as soon as possible (by mutual agreement) thereafter. Shortlisting for this position will take place on 21 April 2009 with a view to holding interviews in the week beginning 27 April 2009. For informal enquiries, please contact either Dr Graeme Sarson ([log in to unmask]) or Professor Richard Boys ([log in to unmask]). Salary: Up to £27,183 per annum Closing Date: 17 April 2009