Archaeological Researcher in Australian Environmental Context

3 weeks ago


Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University. Full time

The Opportunity

A research position is available as part of an ARC-funded project Before and After the Last Ice Age: GunaiKurnai Archaeology along the Snowy, conducted by a team of transdisciplinary researchers co-ordinated by Professor Bruno David of Monash University.

This research project will investigate the deep-time Aboriginal occupation of the Buchan region in inland East Gippsland, GunaiKurnai Country, Victoria. The successful candidate will be expected to archaeologically excavate, analyse and write-up the results of one or more excavations of caves, rock shelters or open sites in or adjacent to the Buchan limestone country.

The research will be mentored by Professor David and will involve the application of fine-grained excavation methods approved by Monash University and the GunaiKurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct archaeological excavations in the Buchan region
  • Analyse and write-up the results of the excavations
  • Apply fine-grained excavation methods approved by Monash University and the GunaiKurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation


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