PhD Position in Archaeobotany

Pursue a doctoral degree in archaeobotany studying plant microremains at Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

Best for:Best for master's graduates in archaeology or history with a strong academic background and an interest in archaeobotanical plant microremains.

Universitat Pompeu Fabra · Barcelona, Spain · R1 · First-stage researcher

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archaeobotanyphytolithsstarch analysisplant microremainsarchaeological science

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

16 days

Funding

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Start date

flexible

Full-time

Location

Barcelona

Spain

Overview

The Culture, Archaeology and Socio-Ecological Dynamics research group at Universitat Pompeu Fabra's Department of Humanities is seeking a motivated doctoral candidate in Barcelona, Spain. The selected researcher will focus on archaeobotany, specifically analyzing plant microremains such as phytoliths and starch from archaeological sites. The position provides an engaging and collaborative research environment with international field projects. Candidates are expected to prepare competitive applications for national and international predoctoral funding schemes.

archaeobotanyPhDphytolithsstarcharchaeologyplant microremains

What you'll do

Conduct doctoral research focusing on archaeobotanical analysis of plant microremains
Examine phytoliths and starch samples from various archaeological contexts
Collaborate with international team members on projects across South America and South Asia
Prepare competitive predoctoral funding applications for national and international calls
Contribute to research group meetings, seminars, and academic publications

Requirements

Degree required: Master Degree or equivalent

Degree offered: PhD

Language: English proficiency for academic research and collaboration

Instruction: English / Spanish

Required skills

Strong academic record with a minimum combined average grade of 8.5 out of 10 in qualifying degrees
Background in archaeology, history, or a closely related discipline
Interest or prior experience in archaeobotany and microremain analysis

Nice to have

Prior laboratory experience with phytoliths or starch extractionExperience participating in archaeological fieldworkTrack record of academic writing or presentations

Eligibility

Must hold a master's degree or equivalent qualifying for doctoral studies
Candidates with foreign degrees must complete the official Spanish grade equivalence process

Funding & terms

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Duration

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Programme

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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-10-30 (Europe/Madrid)

Interested candidates should first contact the supervisors via email to discuss potential topics and research lines. The formal application must then be submitted through the Interfolio Platform by the specified deadline.

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