About Position/Job
The CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Mind2Wall ANR project, focused on the archaeology of language. The successful candidate will carry out ethnoarchaeological research on hand representations in parietal art across different cultures worldwide, contributing to our understanding of symbolic human expression. Based at the IKER laboratory in Bayonne, France, the role involves database development, fieldwork, documentation, and data analysis, as well as scientific outreach and conference participation. The project encourages interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers across France and Spain. This is a full-time, temporary position, starting 17 Nov 2025, with a 35-hour workweek. The post offers a unique opportunity to combine archaeological research, ethnography, and international collaboration in a dynamic academic environment.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: CNRS – Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
- Department: Centre de recherche sur la langue et les textes basques
- Research Field: History, Anthropology, Environmental Science
- Location: Bayonne, France
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Postdoc
- Start Date (Anticipated): November 2025
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Ethnoarchaeology
- Archaeology of language
- Parietal art and hand representations
- Cross-cultural fieldwork
- Database development and analysis
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in History, Anthropology, or Environmental Science
- Experience in database development
- Knowledge of ethnoarchaeological research methods
- Basic French and good English proficiency
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Willingness to conduct international fieldwork
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a database of hand stencils from archaeological sites
- Conduct ethnoarchaeological studies on hand motifs in parietal art
- Assist in data analysis and support research activities
- Participate in outreach and scientific dissemination
- Travel for fieldwork and conferences
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit your application via the CNRS Portail Emploi platform.
Required Documents:
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Report on previous research activities
- Copy of PhD dissertation
- Professional references
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 8 October 2025
- Deadline: 28 October 2025 – 23:59 (UTC)
- Inverview: TBA
Useful Links
- Institution Website: IKER Laboratory – CNRS
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply Now: link
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