About Position/Job
The Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) invites applications for a Research Support Technician position in anthracology and dendro-anthracology for the 2025–2026 academic year. This full-time, temporary role is part of ongoing archaeological research funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación and supervised by Dr. Llorenç Picornell Gelabert. The technician will support laboratory and fieldwork, including processing anthracological and dendro-chronological samples, taxonomic identification of archaeological charcoal, and dendro-anthracological measurements. Candidates will manage and analyse datasets, contributing to publications and scientific reports. The role is ideal for early-career researchers seeking hands-on experience in Mediterranean archaeological contexts, combining practical anthracological skills with academic research. Proficiency in Catalan and English is required, with French considered advantageous.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Research Support Technician
- Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB)
- Department: Archaeology / Research Support
- Research Field: History » Archaeology
- Location: Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
- Start Date (Anticipated): 17 November 2025
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Salary Range: €1,700 gross/month
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master
Research Area
- Anthracology
- Dendro-anthracology
- Archaeology (Mediterranean focus)
- Dendrochronology
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in History or Archaeology
- Master’s degree in Archaeology
- Knowledge and practical experience in anthracology and dendro-anthracology
- Ability to independently manage, process, and analyse datasets
- Proficiency in Catalan and English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of French
- Prior experience with dendro-anthracology studies in Mediterranean settings
- 1–4 years of relevant research experience
Key Responsibilities
- Process anthracological and dendro-chronological samples
- Conduct taxonomic identification of archaeological charcoal
- Take dendro-anthracological and dendro-chronological measurements
- Manage, analyse, and interpret datasets
- Contribute to publications and scientific reports
- Support the PI in project-related tasks
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit your application via email to the HR department or follow the official Universitat de les Illes Balears application portal. Include all required documents as a single PDF named with the applicant’s last name and the position title.
Required Documents
- Cover letter highlighting experience and motivation
- Academic CV with publications
- Copy of Master’s degree or equivalent
- Certificates of equivalence for non-EU degrees (if applicable)
- Optional: letters of recommendation, portfolio of previous research
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 30 September 2025
- Deadline: 8 October 2025 – 23:55 (Europe/Madrid)
- Interview Date: If applicable, candidates will be notified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Universitat de les Illes Balears
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: UIB Job Portal
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