2026-27_2_193 - A senior technician contract in history

Universitat de les Illes Balears; España; Presencial; EUR 13.000 - 16.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) in History. This part-time role (20 hours/week) focuses on archival tasks, extraction of notarial records, and building databases to reconstruct testamentary life stories.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in History with knowledge of palaeography, and demonstrate 1–4 years of research experience, plus Catalan (B2) and English (C1) proficiency.

Formación

• Master’s degree in History.
• Knowledge of palaeography and research into documents from the Ancien Régime, particularly notarial records.
• Accredited B2 in Catalan and C1 in English.
• 1–4 years of research experience.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake archival research tasks.
• Extract notarial records.
• Create databases to reconstruct testamentary life stories.

Conocimientos

Archival research

Palaeography

Catalan (B2)

English (C1)

Educación

Master’s degree in History

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field History Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 5 Oct 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 16 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026-27_2_193 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Funding body:

Institution:

Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

The successful candidate will:

Undertake archival research tasks

Extract notarial records

Create databases to reconstruct testamentary life stories.

A Master’s Degree in the field of History.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge of palaeography and research into documents from the Ancien Régime, particularly notarial records.

Language requirements:

An accredited B2 in Catalan and C1 in English.

Experience requirements:

Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Gross monthly salary: 1.286,65 €

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract:

Friday, September 15, 2028

Compensation may be higher where the successful candidate accredits recognised professional experience.

Eligibility criteria

• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
• Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
• Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
• Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points).
• Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.

Eligibility threshold: 60 points.

Candidates who hold the qualification corresponding to the required category in the job offer with a non‑EU degree, if selected, must present a certificate of equivalence of their non‑EU qualification to a European qualification, or proof of having applied for this equivalence, in order to proceed with their hiring. The equivalence can be requested from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain.

Selection process

In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.

Selection comitee

i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (or person s/he delegates), as chair.

ii. The management team for the relevant department.

iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).

iv. Three experts in the field pertaining to recruitment, where appropriate, appointed by the chair of the committee, having heard from the management team of the department.

v. The head of the Management Office for the Research Promotion and Human Resources Programme (or person s/he delegates), acting as secretary, who may speak but not vote.

Additional comments

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de les Illes Balears / University of the Balearic Islands Country Spain Geofield