PhD Research Position – Data Management in Prehistoric Archaeology

IPHESE-CERCA, a research institute in Prehistoric Archaeology, invites candidates for a 4-year predoctoral contract to prepare a PhD focused on Data Management in Prehistoric Archaeology. The PhD will define an open archaeological data life-cycle, develop data acquisition systems (Arch-e System 3.0), implement FAIR data for long-term preservation and re-use, and adapt storage and analysis tools for openness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research on data management and open science practices.
• Perform data management analysis and apply it to archaeo-stratigraphic case studies.
• Participate in IPHES-CERCA fieldwork.
• Implement simulations and develop software in Open Science practices.

Qualifications

• Accepted into the Universitat Rovira i Virgili Doctorate Programme in Quaternary and Prehistory or eligible to enrol unde...