Postdoctoral Position in Archaeology, Poland – Apply Now

About the Position

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Faculty of Archaeology. This role is part of the project “The character, occupation and exploitation of the offsite zone of the Neolithic settlement at Çatalhöyük, Turkey” (No. 2020/39/B/HS3/02405). The successful candidate will contribute to reconstructing the layout of one of the world’s most significant Neolithic settlements and its surrounding environment in a diachronic perspective. The position focuses on integrating archaeological and environmental data, with a strong emphasis on GIS-based spatial analysis, photogrammetry, and reproducible workflows. The postdoc will collaborate closely with the research team and prepare at least two scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals. This opportunity offers a chance to engage in internationally relevant research within a supportive academic environment.

Position/Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
Institution: Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań
Department: Faculty of Archaeology
Research Field: History » Archaeology
Location: Poznań, Poland
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Postdoctoral Position
Start Date (Anticipated): 15 October 2025
Working Hours: 40 per week
Salary Range: Not specified
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Neolithic settlement archaeology
Offsite zone exploitation and occupation studies
Archaeological data integration and spatial analysis
Environmental archaeology and diachronic reconstruction

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Archaeology or equivalent
Strong knowledge of prehistoric settlement development in broader societal and environmental contexts
Proficiency in GIS (ArcMap/QGIS) and spatial data management
Excellent English language skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with photogrammetry (structure from motion)
Competence in reproducible statistical workflows (R or Python)
Field documentation and GPS data collection experience
Skills in ArcGIS StoryMaps or similar tools
Ability to manage translations and basic web design (WordPress or similar)

Key Responsibilities

Analyse and integrate archaeological and environmental datasets
Reconstruct the layout of the Neolithic settlement and surrounding zones
Conduct statistical and spatial analyses using reproducible workflows
Prepare at least two peer-reviewed publications in collaboration with the project team
Contribute to research dissemination through digital tools and outreach platforms