The Scientific Dating Team provides research, support, and advice to Historic England and the wider sector on the appropriate use of scientific dating techniques and the chronological modelling of archaeological sites, buildings, and sediments. You will work closely with other parts of the Investigative Science Team (Fort Cumberland Laboratories and Science Advisors), as well as Historic England's Archaeological Investigation Team, Regions Group staff, and the wider sector. Our purpose is to understand the character, date, and condition of historic places, objects, and materials. We develop and promote evidence-based technical policy, standards, and best practice. We also provide specialist advice and analysis to all Historic England colleagues, the English Heritage Trust (through a Shared Service agreement), and the wider heritage sector.
Overall purpose of the job:
1. To maintain dendrochronological expertise and standards in England, including developing and enabling the implementation of best practice in the wider sector.
2. To act as an intelligent client for Historic England, providing technical direction of the programme of dendrochronology work we fund.
3. To advise, devise, and deliver programmes of dendrochronological research in support of our corporate priorities, ensuring that the techniques applied are appropriate, cost-effective, and that the highest standard of work is maintained.
4. To provide advice and training on the use of dendrochronology in England.
5. To sustain and enhance Historic England's status and reputation as an expert organisation internationally.
Qualifications and experience:
* Significant experience of the application of dendrochronology to historic buildings and/or archaeological sites.
* Proven experience of writing reports and articles to professional standards.
* Ability to provide advice on use of dendrochronology and suitability for complementary scientific dating techniques.
* Rigorous attention to detail.
We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme starting at 28.97% employer contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country, and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.
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