Predoctoral Researcher Positions At Iphes-Cerca - Málaga

Organisation/Company Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social (IPHES) · Research Field History » Prehistory Environmental science » Earth science Anthropology » Physical anthropology Biological sciences » Zoology History » Archaeology Biological sciences » Botany ...

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Organisation/Company Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social (IPHES)

Research Field History » Prehistory Environmental science » Earth science Anthropology » Physical anthropology Biological sciences » Zoology History » Archaeology Biological sciences » Botany Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 27 Feb
***:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number CEX

-M Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for 6 predoctoral candidates to join one of the 10 priority lines of research defined within the strategic program accredited and funded by the program of units of excellence \"María de Maeztu\" (CEX

-M), within the framework of the WP3 work package \"Training, Recruitment & Internationalization\".

Interested parties must indicate their chosen priority research line, according to the annex, and justify their suitability to it, following the instructions in this call.

A maximum of one candidate will be incorporated into each of the priority lines of research.

You can found it at .

Keywords:

Predoctoral, PhD, Prehistory, Archaeology, Palaeoecology, Archaeobotany, Zooarchaeology, Human-animal interactions, Palaeodiet, Prehistoric technology, Lithic analysis, Use-wear analysis, Experimental archaeology, Palaeolithic art, Human evolution, Paleoanthropology, Conservation, Gender archaeology.

Who are we?

The IPHES-CERCA ( ) is an internationally renowned research centre based in Tarragona, recognised as a \"María de Maeztu\" Centre of Excellence and part of the CERCA program of the Generalitat de Catalunya.

With nearly 85 professionals, we combine science, innovation and social impact to understand human behavior throughout prehistory.

The IPHES-CERCA has obtained the HR Excellence in Research seal from the European Commission, which certifies its commitment to open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R), equal opportunities and professional development of research and technical staff.

For information on potential supervisors and detailed descriptions of each priority research line, please visit our website:
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In line with our Gender Equality Plan
*** and the HRS4R Strategy, the IPHES-CERCA encourages the participation of women at all stages of research, especially in areas where they are underrepresented.

This call seeks to contribute to parity in research and promote the integration of gender perspective in scientific projects.

What will be your main functions?

As a predoctoral researcher, you be integrated activity within one of the priority lines of research of the IPHES-CERCA's Maria de Maeztu Program, under the supervision of a postdoctoral researchers of the centre.

Your Duties Will Be To

Develop an original research project within the chosen priority line.

Design and execute a work plan associated with your doctoral thesis.

Participate in the collection, management and analysis of data using up-to-date scientific methodologies.

Disseminate results through publications, congresses and other kinds of diffusion activities .

Participate in training, seminars and stays offered by the Maria de Maaetzu program.

Promote good practices in research, open science, scientific integrity and an inclusive gender perspective.

Where to apply

E-mail

Requirements

Research Field History » Prehistory Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Environmental science » Earth science Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Anthropology » Physical anthropology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Zoology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Botany Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Biology or other disciplines related to the doctoral thesis project.

Not be in possession of a doctoral degree or have started doctoral studies.

Meet the requirements to enroll in the Doctoral Program at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) for the
*** academic year.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field History » Prehistory Years of Research Experience None

Additional Information

What we offer

Full 4-year predoctoral contract in agreement with current regulations.

Registration in the URV Doctoral Program in Quaternary and Prehistory paid by the program/aid associated with the project.

Financial support of up to €7,000 to carry out international research stays and advanced training activities, in the framework of the predoctoral training program.

Supervision and mentoring will be provided by the María de Maeztu program.

Access to a range of training activities, interdisciplinary seminars and international stays.

The acceptance of the offer will be formalized within 20 days of the publication of the final resolution.

Incorporation into the centre will take place no later than 6 months after the acceptance of the offer.

Eligibility criteria

Evaluation criteria (assessable requirements)

Criterion 1. Academic and scientific career (up to 50 points)

a)

Scientific and technical contributions (up to 45 points):
participation in research projects or activities, communications, posters scientific publications, internships and scholarships linked to the priority line.
b)

Mobility and international experience (up to 5 points):
Erasmus stays, international scholarships and scientific activities.

Criterion 2. Adequacy of the profile and skills (up to 50 points)

Suitability of the profile and the Doctoral project to the chosen priority line of research.

Knowledge of English and other languages.

Key competences:
Analytical and critical thinking, capacity for scientific communication, teamwork, planning, adaptability and continuous learning.

Explanatory document of the project (maximum 2 pages)

The document must follow the following structure (font Arial 11):

Introduction:
Description of how the proposed project fits within the general objectives of the selected priority line.

Background and objectives:
State of the art, main and secondary objectives, ethical considerations and, where appropriate, gender inclusive considerations.

If research is not affected by a gender perspective, it is necessary to explain why.

Research methodology:

Description of the procedures, equipment, resources and facilities to be incorporated into the research (laboratories, ICTS, computational tools, etc.).

Candidates with disability should indicate necessary adaptations to the workplace.

Work plan:
Indicate (quarterly) temporal planning of the development of the doctoral thesis including planned collaborations and/or international stays.

Selection process

Selection procedure and evaluation committee

The selection process will follow OTM-R principles, ensuring fairness, transparency and merit.

The evaluators have signed the Declaration of Absence of Conflict of Interest (DACI), guaranteeing a transparent, impartial and objective selection process.

The Procedure Will Consist Of Two Phases

An external evaluation unit will carry out the first assessment of the applicants based on the submitted documentation and in accordance with the evaluation criteria specified for the call and the Guide for Evaluation provided by the IPHES-CERCA Management Team.

Step 2. Final Review of the Selection Committee

2 members of the IPHES-CERCA and

3 external evaluators appointed by the Management of the IPHES-CERCA according to their expertise and objectivity.

Additional comments

How to submit your application

Applicants should send the documents to:
indicating in the subject: IPHES_MDM
_PREDOC_(Name line or area)

Required Documentation (in Spanish Or English)

Document explaining the proposal and its adequacy to the chosen line of research (maximum 2 pages, following indications in Section 7).

Copy of degrees and academic certificates (Documents in languages other than English, Spanish, Catalan, Italian or French must be translated into English).

A support letter from a potential supervisor must be listed in Annex (each potential supervisor can accept only one applicant).

Enquiries:
For any questions or clarifications about this call, please contact us at:
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Transparency and feedback for all applications

Following the OTM-R principles, all of the applicants who apply for the call will receive a

mail with the result of their candidacy, whether they have been selected or not.

Grievance mechanism

People who feel that the selection process has not been fair or transparent can submit a complaint by sending an email to
within 7 days after the notification of the results.

These will be assessed by the Selection Committee of the call.

Commitment to equality and diversity

At the IPHES-CERCA we promote an active policy of equal opportunities.

No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other legally protected condition.

We are committed providing an inclusive and safe environment acquired by IPHES-CERCA through the measures detailed in its Equality Plan.

Are you interested in joining part of a Centre of Excellence in Prehistory and Human Evolution studies, where innovative research is shaping our understanding of the past?

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social Country Spain State/Province Tarragona City Tarragona Postal Code
Street Edificio W3, Campus Sescelades URV, Zona Educacional, 4,
Tarragona

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