Graduate Research Technician in History & Heritage – Spain

About Position / Job

The University of Cádiz, Spain, invites applications for a full-time Graduate Research Technician position under the research project “Diagnosis of Natural Units in their Historical Evolution: Identification and Non-invasive Analysis of Historical Heritage and Marsh and Dune Landscapes in Doñana (DUNEH)”. Hosted by the Department of Historia, Geografía y Filosofía, this role is designed for early-career researchers with a strong background in history, archaeology, heritage studies, and digital documentation. The position focuses on the Doñana National Park region, combining fieldwork, geophysical and geoarchaeological data analysis, database management, GIS, and UAV-based documentation. Supervised by Lázaro Gabriel Lagóstena Barrios, the role offers hands-on experience in interdisciplinary heritage research, non-invasive methodologies, and the production of digital models, maps, and technical reports aligned with international research standards.

Position / Job Details

Position: Graduate Research Technician
Institution: University of Cádiz
Department: Historia, Geografía y Filosofía
Research Field: History, Archaeology, Heritage Studies
Location: Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date (Anticipated): 2026
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: Not specified
Required Degree / Diploma: Bachelor’s

Research Area

Ancient History and Historical Heritage
Archaeology and Geoarchaeology
Marshland and Dune Landscapes of Doñana
Non-invasive heritage analysis
Digital documentation and geophysical research
GIS, UAVs, and spatial data processing

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in History or Humanities
Master’s degree in History, Archaeology, Heritage, or a related field
Experience in database creation and management
Skills in field data acquisition and quality control
Ability to post-process geophysical and geoarchaeological data
Knowledge of GIS software
Spanish language proficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with digital models, cartography, and technical reporting
Knowledge of historical, archaeological, and cartographic documentation
Experience in UAV handling with an official drone pilot licence
Familiarity with non-invasive research techniques in heritage studies

Key Responsibilities

Generate and maintain research databases from prospecting activities
Support field data acquisition and initial data quality control
Conduct post-processing of collected geophysical and spatial data
Produce digital models, maps, and technical reports
Compile bibliographic references, historical reports, and maps related to Doñana National Park
Assist in interdisciplinary research activities linked to historical landscape analysis