Postdoctoral in Digital Heritage Data Curation – CNRS France

About Position/Job

CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research is offering an exciting Postdoctoral Researcher position in Digital Data Curation for Heritage Science as part of the European GRAPHIA Project funded by Horizon Europe. Based at the MAP Laboratory (Modèles et simulations pour l’Architecture et le Patrimoine) in Marseille, this role focuses on data curation, semantic modelling, and knowledge graph development within heritage science and the humanities. The researcher will contribute to Work Package 3, supporting the creation of structured, interoperable research data corpora and FAIR-compliant workflows. The project is significant for advancing research infrastructure in cultural heritage, combining digital humanities, social sciences, and data science methodologies. Collaboration with European partners, including E-RIHS and ESFRI initiatives, makes this role ideal for candidates interested in interdisciplinary, international research environments and innovative digital heritage technologies.

Position/Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Data Curation for Heritage Science
Institution: CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research
Department: MAP Laboratory (Modèles et simulations pour l’Architecture et le Patrimoine), UPR 2002
Research field: Heritage Science and Digital Data Curation
Location: Marseille 09, France
Number of posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Researcher (Temporary Contract)
Start Date (Anticipated): April 2026
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: Not specified
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Heritage Science
Digital Data Curation
Semantic Modelling
Knowledge Graphs
Digital Humanities
Cultural Heritage Data Management

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Geography, Architecture, Sociology, or a related discipline
Expertise in data collection and curation in heritage science
Experience managing thesauri and controlled vocabularies
Strong understanding of FAIR data principles
Knowledge of semantic modelling approaches
French language proficiency (C1 level)
English language proficiency (B1 level)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in multidisciplinary and international research teams
Familiarity with metadata standards and research data infrastructures
Interest in open science and cultural data dissemination

Key Responsibilities

Curate and structure heritage science research data
Develop semantically rich metadata workflows
Support integration of datasets into federated knowledge graphs
Document instrumental, computational, and analytical research activities
Collaborate with European project partners and research infrastructures
Contribute to FAIR and open-access data dissemination

Application Process

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official CNRS recruitment portal. Candidates should carefully follow the online submission instructions and ensure all required documents are uploaded before the deadline.

Required Documents: