Predoctoral researcher (2026DILIFRUA96)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; España; Presencial; EUR 20.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona invites applications for a Predoctoral researcher position in History, Archaeology, and Prehistory. The role focuses on Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age studies in the Mediterranean and Central Europe, with expected use-wear analysis of lithic materials and GIS tools.

The ideal candidate holds a degree and master's in archaeology and prehistory, with strong data analysis skills and knowledge of Excel. Languages German and English are advantageous.

Formación

• Degree and Master's in Archaeology and/or Prehistory (Required).
• Experience in Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age studies in the Mediterranean and Central Europe.
• Experience in use-wear analysis of lithic materials.
• Languages: German and English (Valuable).

Conocimientos

Languages (German, English)

Educación

Degree and Master's in Archaeology/Prehistory

Herramientas

Excel

Statistical software

GIS

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Department Research Management/Strategic Projects Research Field History » Archaeology History » Prehistory Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 28 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number ERC-ADG-101200655 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job position

Predoctoral researcher

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

Degree and Master's in Archaeology and/or Prehistory (Required)

Experience in Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age studies in the Mediterranean and Central Europe

Experience in use-wear analysis of lithic materials

Knowledge of Excel, statistical software, and GIS (Valuable)

Languages: German and English (Valuable)

23.800 € (Gross annual)

Eligibility criteria

Academic Record – 30 points

Bachelor’s Degree in Prehistory or Archaeology: 15; Master’s Degree in Prehistory or Archaeology: 15

Portuguese C1: 15; Portuguese B2: 10; Portuguese B1: 5

Excel: 10; Statistical software: 5; GIS: 5

Professional Experience – 20 points

More than 3 years: 20; Less than 3 years: 10

Minimum score required to pass the selection process: 60