Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field History » Prehistory Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 11 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

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Offer Description

A research technician in archaeology who will undertake the following duties: fieldwork (excavation and prospection); lab work (preparing and managing samples); managing archaeological material; and outreach and knowledge transfer activities.

PI: Llorenç Picornell Gelabert

Funding body: 7055

Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

A Degree in History, Art History and/or Archaeology.

Specific Requirements

Skills in archaeological excavation and prospection theory and practice.
Skilled in outreach and knowledge transfer activities in the field of Balearic pre-history.

Language requirements

Catalan and Spanish language skills would be a plus.

Prior experience

1-4 years

Experience requirements

Proven experience in excavation, managing archaeological material and knowledge transfer linked to prehistoric settlements in the Balearic Islands.

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)





Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Thursday, November 30, 2028

Eligibility criteria

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- Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).

- Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).

- Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).

- Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points).

- Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.

Eligibility threshold: 60 points.

Candidates who hold the qualification corresponding to the required category in the job offer with a non-EU degree, if selected, must present a certificate of equivalence of their non-EU qualification to a European qualification, or proof of having applied for this equivalence, in order to proceed with their hiring. The equivalence can be requested from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain (see … ).

Selection process

In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.

Selection comitee

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- i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.

- ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative).

- iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).

- iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee, where applicable.

- v. xqbhyrx The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.

Additional comments

📌 226/2026 - A research technician in archaeology contract. (España)
🏢 Universitat de les Illes Balears
📍 España