About the Program
CSIC invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Remote Sensing and Archaeological Landscape Research at the Instituto de Ciencias del Patrimonio (Incipit) through the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network PacificPeopleForest. The project, History, Archaeology, and Botany of Pacific Islands: assessing the Long-Term Impacts of Early European colonialism on Peoples and Forests, examines how vegetation structure, landscape development, and archaeological remains interact within the tropical environment of Rota Island in the Northern Mariana Islands. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr María Cruz Berrocal and Dr César Parcero Oubiña, joining a dynamic, interdisciplinary research community with strong international partnerships. This programme offers specialised fieldwork in the Pacific, advanced remote sensing training, and collaborative opportunities across Europe, making it an exceptional pathway for students interested in archaeology, environmental history, and heritage science.
Program Details
- Position: Fully funded PhD Position / Doctoral Researcher
- Institution: Instituto de Ciencias del Patrimonio (Incipit), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
- Department/Faculty: Incipit
- Supervisors: Dr María Cruz Berrocal, Dr César Parcero Oubiña
- Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Start Date (Anticipated): February 2026
- Duration: Up to 4 years (initial 1-year contract with renewals)
- Funding: €3,495 per month gross (or €3,990 per month gross if you have family)
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s degree in Archaeology, History, Remote Sensing, Biology, or a related discipline
Research Focus/Area
- Remote sensing and geospatial analysis
- Vegetation structure and landscape history
- Archaeological landscapes in tropical environments
- Pacific Islands cultural and environmental heritage
- Non-invasive field-based data collection
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Archaeology, History, Remote Sensing, Biology, or related disciplines
- Experience with remote sensing methods
- Strong command of English
- Willingness to travel for fieldwork, training, and secondments
- Must meet the MSCA mobility rule: cannot have lived in Spain for more than 12 months within the last 3 years
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in tropical fieldwork
- Archaeological or botanical research background
- GIS or geospatial skills
- Strong organisational and collaborative abilities
Key Features of the Program
- Interdisciplinary and international research environment
- Collaboration with partners in the Netherlands and Northern Mariana Islands
- Fieldwork opportunities in the Pacific
- Advanced laboratory and analytical resources
- Training events, workshops, and networking opportunities
- Support for conference participation and research dissemination
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit your CV, degree certificates, and a 2–3 page motivation letter, including contact details for two referees, in a single PDF document via email.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Degree certificates
- Motivation letter
- Contact details of two referees
Important Dates
- Applications Open: Already open
- Deadline: 23 November 2025
- Interviews: First week of December 2025 (online)
Where to Apply
- University / Institute Name: Instituto de Ciencias del Patrimonio (Incipit), CSIC
- Official Notification: click here
- Apply via Email: maria.cruz-berrocal@incipit.csic.es
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