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Organisation/Company Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea Department Department of Geography, Prehistory, and Archaeology Research Field History » Archaeology History » Prehistory Computer science » Modelling tools Technology » Environmental technology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number 101039060 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description We offer a 1.5 year full-time contract within the ERC starting Grant PalaeOrigins: Tracing the Epipalaeolithic origins of plant management in southwest Asia (ERC-2021-STG project 101039060). We are looking for a highly motivated and curiosity-driven researcher to reconstruct foraging ranges at several Epipaleolithic sites in the southern Levant using least-cost path methods.
The candidate will contribute to two research topics:
The evaluation of the changes on plant distribution during the late Pleistocene and Early Holocene transition.
The characterization of Epipaleolithic (23-11.600 cal. BP) plant food procurement strategies through the study of plant foraging zones.
Among other tasks, the candidate will:
Develop methods for modelling pedestrian movement in the varied environments of the southern Levant
Model catchment areas around Epipalaeolithic sites, considering the surrounding terrain and palaeoenvironment
Work with colleagues to map the environments and plant resources accessible to foragers within these catchments.
Disseminate the results in two scientific publications, as well as to participate at international and national scientific events and/or other science communication activities.
The researcher will be based at the Micaela Portilla Research Centre of the University of the Basque Country, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain. There will be the opportunity to travel to the United Nations Satellite Centre (Switzerland) and/or the University of Copenhagen (Denmark) for training.
Requirements Research Field History » Archaeology Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field History » Prehistory Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Computer science » Modelling tools Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Technology » Environmental technology Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
PhD in Archaeology, Prehistory, History, Geography, Ecology, or related subjects (awarded or near completion).
Specific Requirements
Experience in geographical information systems (GIS), least-cost path modelling, and statistical programming with R or Python.
A short description (max. 1 pages) outlining the candidate’s background, motivation, and/or suitability for the project
Previous experience in the field of archaeology, as well as the publication of articles in journals or participation in conferences, will be viewed favourably.
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