The Institut Català d’Arqueologia Clàssica (ICAC) in Spain is inviting applications for a funded Postdoctoral Researcher in Palaeoenvironment position under the HUM-DYNLANDS research project. Based in Tarragona, the role supports research on Mediterranean cultural landscapes, environmental archaeology, and long-term settlement dynamics. Applications remain open until 12 June 2026.
The position is intended for researchers with doctoral training in archaeology or related disciplines and experience in palaeoenvironmental studies. The selected researcher will contribute to environmental reconstruction research through pollen studies, field investigations, laboratory analysis, and interdisciplinary archaeological interpretation.
The role involves conducting multi-proxy palaeoecological research across high mountain and coastal regions in Spain and Italy. Research activities include analysing pollen and non-pollen microfossils, integrating archaeological evidence, participating in field campaigns, and contributing to scientific publications and conferences.
Position Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Palaeoenvironment (R2)
- Institution: Institut Català d’Arqueologia Clàssica (ICAC)
- Department: Landscape Archaeology Research Group (GIAP)
- Research Discipline: Environmental Archaeology / Palaeoenvironmental Studies
- Location: Tarragona, Spain
- Job Type: Postdoctoral Research Position
- Contract Duration: Approximately 24 months
- Start Date: September 2026
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Salary/Funding: €36,753.36 gross annually, funded through the HUM-DYNLANDS research project
- Required Qualification: PhD in Archaeology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or related disciplines
Positions at Institut Català d’Arqueologia Clàssica attract applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds depending on institutional priorities, disciplinary expertise, and project-specific research requirements.
Research Area
- Palaeoenvironmental studies
- Environmental archaeology
- Landscape archaeology
- Palynology and pollen analysis
- Mediterranean cultural landscapes
- Archaeological landscape reconstruction
- Paleoecology
- Geoarchaeology
- Holocene environmental studies
- Archaeological science
Eligibility / Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a PhD in archaeology or a related discipline, including biology or environmental sciences
- Demonstrate predoctoral or postdoctoral experience in palaeoenvironmental studies and environmental archaeology
- Possess experience in archaeological and environmental landscape reconstruction through pollen analysis
- Show familiarity with palynology, non-pollen microfossils, and microchar studies
- Demonstrate suitability for interdisciplinary archaeological and environmental research activities
- Provide evidence of academic achievements and scientific contributions relevant to the advertised position
- Present language competence where relevant, particularly in English, Spanish, or Italian
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct palaeoecological studies using pollen, non-pollen microfossils, and microcarbon analysis
- Carry out laboratory and microscopic investigations for palynological research activities
- Participate in field campaigns, including sediment collection and environmental sampling work
- Integrate palaeoenvironmental findings with archaeological and geoarchaeological evidence from study regions
- Publish scientific findings and present research outcomes at academic conferences
- Contribute to the activities of the Landscape Archaeology Research Group (GIAP) at ICAC
Application Process
Eligible applicants must submit their application electronically to the Human Resources department of ICAC. Applications should clearly demonstrate academic suitability, relevant research experience, and preparedness for the research activities associated with the project.
Required documents include:
- Copy of passport, DNI, or NIE in PDF format
- Academic qualifications required for participation and doctoral access
- Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae (CVA) in Spanish or English
- Supporting documents related to achievements listed within the curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter explaining research suitability, institutional contribution, and professional interest in the position
Applications must be submitted to: rrhh@icac.cat
Email subject line: “ICAC Call G017.193”
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 26 May 2026
- Application Deadline: 12 June 2026, 11:59 PM (Europe/Madrid)
- Interview Period: If required, shortlisted candidates may be invited after evaluation
- Expected Start Date: September 2026
Researchers interested in environmental archaeology, palaeoenvironmental reconstruction, and Mediterranean cultural landscapes should submit applications before the stated deadline.
Related Academic Opportunities
- Geoarchaeology jobs
- Mediterranean archaeology jobs
- Archaeology academic jobs
- Postdoctoral research jobs
- Spain academic jobs
- European research opportunities
Institutional Overview
The Institut Català d’Arqueologia Clàssica (ICAC), based in Tarragona, Spain, is a public research institution established by the Government of Catalonia and Universitat Rovira i Virgili. The institute focuses on the study, training, and dissemination of protohistoric, classical, and late antique Mediterranean cultures. Recognised as a CERCA research centre, ICAC supports archaeological research through interdisciplinary approaches, including landscape archaeology, environmental archaeology, and Mediterranean cultural heritage studies.
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