Post-doc assignment

Università degli Studi di Genova; Italia; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Università degli Studi di Genova invites applications for a research position focused on an integrated archaeometric approach to study pigments and ceramics, with emphasis on cobalt-based pigments. The project will investigate correlations between raw materials, preparation, firing conditions, and final ceramic products through mineralogical, microstructural, and chemical analyses.

The study aims to enhance attribution and conservation of artifacts and to generate shareable reference data for

Qualifications

• Qualification and CV to apply selection are specified in the notice.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of presented titles and interview on the subjects specified by the notice.

Job description

Organisation/Company Università degli Studi di Genova Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable 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

The project will develop an integrated archaeometric approach to the study of pigments and ceramics, focusing specifically on cobalt-based pigments. By experimenting with the thermal transformation of natural minerals, the project will establish correlations between raw materials, preparation processes, firing conditions, and the final products found in ceramic bodies, coatings, and decorations. Mineralogical, microstructural, and chemical analyses will enable the reconstruction of recipes, technologies, and potential provenances. The expected impact includes improved criteria for the attribution and conservation of artifacts, the creation of shareable experimental reference data, and the application of findings to education and public engagement activities

The qualification and C.V. to apply selection are specified in the notice.

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• EUROPE

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• EUROPE

Selection process

evaluation of presented titles and interview on the subjects specified by the notice