PhD in Digital & Public History | University of Lleida

About the Program

The University of Lleida in Spain invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Public History, Digital History, Archival Studies, and Digital Humanities under the Horizon Europe – COFUND Iberus Interdoc Programme. Supervised by Dr Meritxell Simon-Martin, in collaboration with Dr Lorenzo Quirós Díaz (TranSkriptorium AI, S.L.) and Dr Roberto García González, this doctoral research will contribute to the project “The Lleida Teacher Education College Holding (1840–1951): A Digital Humanities Project (LleidaDH)”. The project focuses on digitising, preserving, and making accessible historical records of teacher education in Lleida. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of digital innovation and historical research, contributing to inclusive and sustainable digital heritage aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 9.

Program Details

Position: Fully-funded PhD Position / Doctoral Researcher
Institution: University of Lleida
Department/Faculty: Department of Pedagogia
Supervisor: Dr Meritxell Simon-Martin
Location: Lleida, Spain
Start Date (Anticipated): 2026
Duration: 3–4 years
Funding: Fully funded through Horizon Europe – COFUND (Iberus Interdoc Programme)
Working Hours: Full-time (as per EU research standards)
Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s degree or equivalent in History, Digital Humanities, Archival Studies, or related fields

Research Focus/Area

Public History and Digital Archives
Computational processing of historical records
Metadata creation, data mining, and visualisation
AI and machine learning for handwritten text recognition
Ethical and inclusive approaches to digital heritage
FAIR principles and archival interoperability standards

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in History, Archival Studies, Digital Humanities, or related discipline
Strong academic record and research motivation

Preferred Qualifications:

Research experience in digital archives or heritage studies
Knowledge of AI tools, metadata management, or data visualisation
Familiarity with FAIR data principles and ISO archival standards (15489, 30300)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Key Features of the Program

Interdisciplinary research combining History, AI, and Digital Humanities
Supervision by leading experts in digital heritage and archival innovation
Opportunities for international collaboration within the Iberus Interdoc network
Access to advanced computational tools and archival materials
Participation in sustainable and inclusive research practices

Application Process

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a short CV (max. 3 pages) and a statement of research interests and motivation (max. 2 pages) directly to Dr Meritxell Simon-Martin via email at meritxell.simon@udl.cat.

Required Documents: