Dr. Valeska Becker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Valeska Doris Becker is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Copenhagen, focusing on prehistory, specifically within the fields of Old European Neolithic and Chalcolithic studies. Her research interests include figural representations and systems of belief in prehistory, as well as human-animal relations. Currently, she is involved in a project funded by the Carlsberg Foundation titled 'World Images: Uncovering Absence of Figurative Representations in Early Neolithic Northern Europe', which will run from 2022 to 2025. Additionally, she has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Münster since 2021. With a strong collaboration network, Valeska has participated in various events and conferences where she focuses on archaeological and zooarchaeological themes. She is recognized for her contributions to understanding prehistoric material culture and the interplay between humans and animals in ancient contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen

Working on a project funded by the Carlsberg Foundation focusing on figurative representations and human-animal relations in the Early Neolithic.

Adjunct Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Münster • Münster

Engaging in collaborative research and teaching activities related to archaeology.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.