Research Support Technician in Anthracology – UIB

About Position/Job

The Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) invites applications for a Research Support Technician position in anthracology and dendro-anthracology for the 2025–2026 academic year. This full-time, temporary role is part of ongoing archaeological research funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación and supervised by Dr. Llorenç Picornell Gelabert. The technician will support laboratory and fieldwork, including processing anthracological and dendro-chronological samples, taxonomic identification of archaeological charcoal, and dendro-anthracological measurements. Candidates will manage and analyse datasets, contributing to publications and scientific reports. The role is ideal for early-career researchers seeking hands-on experience in Mediterranean archaeological contexts, combining practical anthracological skills with academic research. Proficiency in Catalan and English is required, with French considered advantageous.

Position/Job Details

Position: Research Support Technician
Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB)
Department: Archaeology / Research Support
Research Field: History » Archaeology
Location: Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Number of posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date (Anticipated): 17 November 2025
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: €1,700 gross/month
Required Degree/Diploma: Master

Research Area

Anthracology
Dendro-anthracology
Archaeology (Mediterranean focus)
Dendrochronology

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in History or Archaeology
Master’s degree in Archaeology
Knowledge and practical experience in anthracology and dendro-anthracology
Ability to independently manage, process, and analyse datasets
Proficiency in Catalan and English

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of French
Prior experience with dendro-anthracology studies in Mediterranean settings
1–4 years of relevant research experience

Key Responsibilities

Process anthracological and dendro-chronological samples
Conduct taxonomic identification of archaeological charcoal
Take dendro-anthracological and dendro-chronological measurements
Manage, analyse, and interpret datasets
Contribute to publications and scientific reports
Support the PI in project-related tasks

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit your application via email to the HR department or follow the official Universitat de les Illes Balears application portal. Include all required documents as a single PDF named with the applicant’s last name and the position title.

Required Documents