Imaging and database management technician

Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne; France; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading French university is seeking a part-time researcher for the Co3Dicology project, which investigates medieval bookbindings using advanced digital imaging techniques. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and experience in a relevant field such as scientific imaging or library science. Responsibilities include cataloging bookbindings and collaborating with a team of researchers. The position is located in Paris, with the possibility of travel to heritage libraries.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of higher education in a field related to scientific imaging.
• Initial experience in cultural property documentation would be beneficial.
• Interest in the history of books and medieval bookbinding.

Responsabilités

• Participate in the Co3Dicology project to catalogue medieval bookbindings.
• Utilize digital imaging technologies for documentation.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.

Connaissances

Digital photography

Image management

Photogrammetry

Database management

Metadata entry

Knowledge of codicology

Formation

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne Department Direction des projets et de la prospective (D2P) Research Field Technology » Materials technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 17 Mar 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 17 Offer Starting Date 15 May 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

ANR Co3Dicology project

Project overview

The Co3Dicology project (Investigating the Codicology of Medieval Bookbindings through Digital Imaging) aims to deepen our understanding of the historical evolution of medieval French bookbindings. It combines traditional codicological approaches with advanced digital imaging technologies (3D imaging, photogrammetry, RTI) to document the physical structure of manuscripts. The objective is to catalogue approximately 800 medieval bindings preserved in France and to integrate the collected data into the IRHT’s BIBALE database.

This project is based on a consortium of researchers and engineers from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University (HiCSA) and the Institut de Recherche et d'Histoire des Textes (IRHT-CNRS), in collaboration with several heritage libraries.

Terms of employment

• Remuneration: According to the civil service pay scale and experience.
• Place of work: Galerie Vivienne, Paris, with frequent travel to heritage libraries.

Application procedure

Candidates must submit:

• A detailed CV.
• A cover letter explaining their interest in the position and the project.
• A copy of their most recent diploma.

Application deadline: Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 4pm.

• Selection of applications: Week following the deadline.
• Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed for 30 minutes in person or via Zoom on 13 April 2026

We reserve the right to adjust certain aspects of the position depending on the profile of the successful candidate.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Technology » Materials technology Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required profile

Qualifications and experience

• Two to three years of higher education (DUT, BTS, professional bachelor's degree) in a field related to scientific imaging, conservation-restoration, database management, library science or IT applied to the humanities.
• Initial experience in cultural property documentation would be an advantage.

Specific Requirements

Technical skills

• Proficiency in the basics of digital photography and image management.
• Knowledge of photogrammetry or RTI shooting techniques (training can be provided if necessary).
• Familiarity with databases and metadata entry.
• Interest in the history of books and medieval bookbinding (knowledge of codicology would be an advantage).
• Rigour, organisation and ability to work in a team.