Post-Doctoral Position (3 years), LA3M-Aix-Marseille Université, France

Aix-Marseille Université; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading French university in Provence seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher for a 3-year fellowship focusing on the Indo-Persian continuum. Candidates with a relevant PhD completed within the last three years are encouraged to apply. This role involves conducting research, submitting academic publications, and participating in international field trips. Located in the vibrant Aix-Marseille area, renowned for its academic resources, this position offers a supportive research environment.

Prestations

Shared workspace

Equipment stipend

Travel allowance

Two international fieldtrips

Qualifications

• PhD holders graduated within the last three years.
• Familiarity with languages like Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit.
• Capability to produce academic publications.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research for the Indo-Persian Continuum project.
• Submit a book manuscript to an academic press.
• Complete at least one journal article by June 2029.

Connaissances

Intermediate level in research languages

Familiarity with MS Word and Excel

Photo database management

Formation

PhD

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Aix-Marseille Université Research Field Architecture « Other History » Archaeology History » Art history History » History of religions History » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 9 Jan 2026 - 23:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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

RESEARCHER PROFILE: Postdoc/R2: PhD holders

RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Anthropology, Architecture and Design, History

MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1:Archaeology, Design History,History of Art,History of History, History of Religion, Museology, Spatial Planning, Textile Design, Urban Design

JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION

A new Research Program titled The Indo-Persian Continuum, c. 11th-17th Centuries , directed by Professor Alka Patel and housed at La3M (within Aix-Marseille University’s [AMU] archaeology institute, ARKAIA, MMSH ), offers one 3-year (36-month) Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship beginning 1 July 2026. Applications are invited from junior scholars with PhDs conferred within the last three years (i.e. not before June 2023); current doctorands must have PhD in hand by June 2026. Preference will be given to projects on the “Sultanate” period (circa12th c.-16th c.). The Program includes two fieldtrips (required), one to India and another to Central Asia. The successful applicant will be a full-time postdoctoral scholar (salaried with health benefits), expected to submit a book manuscript to a reputed academic press, and complete at least one journal article by 30 June 2029. Final works should be composed in English or French. No citizenship restrictions.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/01/2026 00:00 Central Europe

ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/07/2026

ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Shared work space
• equipment stipend
• travel allowance
• two international fieldtrips

Located in the region of Provence, southern France, AMU consists more than 100 research units in all disciplines and is among the foremost European universities responding to current global challenges with new research programs. Prominent Humanities alumni hold positions throughout Europe (e.g. Sorbonne Université; Musée du Louvre; Università Napoli – L’Orientale), the US (e.g. UCLA; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian), and elsewhere. La3M and AMU maintain MOUs with museums, universities, and institutes across Europe and Asia. The Aix-Marseille area offers specialized University libraries, additional resources such as the Archives Nationales d’Outre-Mer , and is nationally and internationally well connected by TGV and air.

Additional information: The Euraxess Center of Aix-Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, help finding accommodation, support in opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS

Soft skills:

• At least an intermediate level in requisite research languages, e.g. Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit, Indic vernacular;
• familiarity with relevant software, including (but not limited to) MS Word, Excel;
• photo database management.

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESS

Documents required for application:

1. a three-page Letter of Interest detailing professional history, relevant experience and publication plans;
2. complete CV;
3. entire dissertation if available, if not then dissertation chapter;
4. official graduate transcripts and PhD diploma (if available);
5. book project title and chapter outline (4000-5000 words);
6. supporting materials such as publications;
7. and the names and contact details of three recommenders.

Finalist interviews in early February, offers by end February 2026.