About Position/Job
CNRS – Laboratoire Image, Ville, Environnement (LIVE) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Geoarchaeology based in Strasbourg, France. This position is part of the ANR TRANSPORTUS project, which aims to develop an innovative conceptual model of ancient harbours by integrating archaeological, environmental, and geoarchaeological data. The post-doc will focus on the northern mole of Portus, using sediment cores, drillings, GIS mapping, and palaeoenvironmental analyses to reconstruct harbour structures, environmental trajectories, and historical landscape dynamics. Candidates will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of archaeologists, geophysicists, and geoarchaeologists, including collaboration with a PhD student at the University of Lyon 2. This full-time, fixed-term position provides a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to advance their expertise in geoarchaeology, sedimentology, and historical landscape reconstruction while contributing to high-impact publications and international research networks.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: CNRS – National Centre for Scientific Research
- Department: Laboratoire Image, Ville, Environnement (LIVE)
- Research field: History, Anthropology, Environmental Science
- Location: Strasbourg, France
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (Fixed-term)
- Start Date (Anticipated): 1 March 2026
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Geoarchaeology of ancient harbours (Portus, Italy)
- Sedimentology and palaeoenvironmental analysis (cores, CPTu testing)
- GIS spatial analysis and mapping
- Geotechnical characterisation of river-marine interface environments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with archaeologists, geophysicists, and environmental scientists
- 4D modelling of harbour structures and landscapes
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, or related discipline
- Experience with sediment core analyses, drillings, and CPTu testing
- GIS and mapping skills
- Knowledge of sedimentology, palaeoenvironmental techniques, and geotechnical properties
- Ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary, international team
- Basic French (B2) and English (B2) proficiency
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic Italian language skills
- Driving licence for fieldwork
- Experience with archaeological techniques and historical landscape reconstruction
Key Responsibilities
- Identify core sampling areas using spatial data (maps, satellite imagery)
- Conduct drillings and CPTu testing in the Tiber Delta, Italy
- Analyse sediment cores and penetrometric data (porosity, grain size, pOSL, magnetic susceptibility)
- Coordinate complementary palaeoenvironmental analyses (ostracods, malacofauna, dating)
- Present results at national and international conferences
- Write reports and publish research outcomes
- Collaborate with PhD students and research group members on project objectives
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit your application through the CNRS online portal by 2 February 2026. Contact Ferréol Salomon, CNRS for inquiries.
Required Documents:
- Cover letter outlining research experience and interest
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- PhD certificate or equivalent
- List of publications and research activities
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 12 January 2026
- Deadline: 2 February 2026
- Interview Date: To be confirmed
Useful Links
- Institution Website: LIVE – Laboratoire Image, Ville, Environnement
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: CNRS Post-Doc Application
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