Research Field: Statistics, Deep and Machine Learning. 

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Research Field: Statistics, Deep and Machine Learning. 

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

A 4-year term contract includes vacation days, medical coverage, parental leave, and unemployment benefits. The salary will be the established by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation in its tenured program Ramón y Cajal (a gross salary of 33.300€ (years 1-3), and of 39,900€ in the 4th year), according to the Spanish regulations and the IPHES-CERCA salary table.

In addition, it could be possible a bonus depending on the experience and the level of accepted responsibilities. 

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

In addition, she/he will have support by IPHES-CERCA Research Office regarding legal registration, logistics, day-to-day issues, and a personalised advice for his/her career plan, including specialized training services to boost her/his professional development.

This call is open to postdoctoral researchers, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by state or local law applicable. However, as admission mandatory requirements, the candidate must have:

1) PhD or doctoral degree in fields related to the post (AI, Computer sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Prehistory, Archaeology…).

2) Demonstrating competences in statistical data analysis software (R packages), programming skills (Python, R), and in the use of platforms such as GitHub.

3) Knowledge of AI applications to the Prehistoric Archaeology (Machine Learning and Deep Learning).

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

5) Abilities to teamwork, integrating different interdisciplinary perspectives and to 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).

Other desirable requirements (non-mandatory):

1) Knowledge on Palaeolithic record and Middle Palaeolithic occupational patterns.

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, the Scientific Manager of the project, 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.

How to Apply*: If you are interested in, please send to jobs@iphes.cat before 30st October 2024 (10 AM),  your application in English as a single PDF file, including a 1) a cover letter explaining your interest; 2) your CV (max. 6 pages) including a brief explanation of your career, main publications, contributions to congresses, skills, and experience in the field, and 3) a copy of the PhD degree (or substituting document issued by the University).

Don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Rosell (jrosell@iphes.cat) if you need additional information or visit the web of the host institution (https://www.iphes.cat/job-opportunities).