Data manager specialised on Neo-taphonomy of wild carnivores

•  Deep knowledge on the zooarchaeological record and occupational patterns of European Middle Palaeolithic.
•  Knowledge of the potential repositories to be used by the project (e.g. CORA.RDR-CSUC, paleobiodb, GBIF).
•  Familiarity with AI application in prehistoric archaeology (Machine Learning and Deep Learning).

A 5-year fixed-term contract, which includes vacation days, medical coverage, and parental leave, in accordance with Spanish regulations. The salary is calculated based on the provisions of the "Ramon y Cajal" program by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation for PRDA. It involves an expected gross salary of €33,000 per year for the first three years, with an increase to a gross salary of €39,900 per year for the last two years.

The project will cover travel expenses to field stations, participation in fieldwork seasons, stays in other institutions and attendance at leading international conferences.

The selected candidate will be integrated into the ERC research project “Scavengers” at IPHES-CERCA, carrying out planned work at experimental field stations and in other required institutions under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI).

We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for the position, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. any other situation protected by applicable state or local law, commitments acquired by the center through the measures of the through the measures of its current Equality Plan https://www.iphes.cat/sites/default/files//arxius/pdf/hrs4r_gender_equa… . The selection will be made guaranteeing the principle of non-discrimination and the best adequacy between the academic training (specific studies) and the (specific studies) and the research activities to be developed.

However, as admission mandatory requirements, the candidate must have the following qualifications:

1) A doctoral degree in fields related to Taphonomy, Neo-taphonomy, and Prehistoric Archaeology.

2) Demonstrated skills in the experimentation with wild carnivores.

3) Experience managing taphonomic datasets of carnivore damage.

4) Track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications in international journals.

5) Abilities to integrate a research team and establish contacts with other researchers from several institutions.

6) Motivation to learn and develop interdisciplinary research topics.

7) Excellent knowledge in English (oral and written).

The candidate will be selected through a comparative evaluation following the eligibility criteria of the call, within the general IPHES-CERCA procedures https://www.iphes.cat/recruitment-procedure-researchers.

A gender balanced committee will be created including the PI, an external researcher involved in the project and a staff member from the host institution.

The selection process will have two main parts:

The committee will evaluate the CVs and the cover letters provided by the candidates, drafting a short list with the more suitable candidates according to the call.

The committee will organize interviews (in vivo or remote) with the selected candidates to make its final selection.

The final evaluation from the CVs, the cover letters and the interview will provide a scientific/technical grade, expressed on a scale from 0 to 10 based on the following criteria and weightings:

• Demonstrable activities in archaeological fieldwork, experimentation with wild carnivores, and managing taphonomic datasets of carnivore damage: 1-4 (40%)
• Number of related papers in the field: 1-3 (30%)
• Interview: 1 – 3 (30%)

Application Procedure:

If you are interested in, please send to jordi.rosellardevol@gmail.com before 4^th December 2023,  your application in English as a single PDF file, including a

• a cover letter explaining your interest
• your CV (max. 6 pages) including a brief explanation of your career, main publications, contributions to congresses, skills, and experience in the field
• a copy of the PhD degree (or substituting document issued by the University)

Don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Rosell if you need additional information.