ABOUT US

The UCL Institute of Archaeology is recognised as one of the leading academic departments of Archaeology and Heritage in the world. It is the largest department within its field in the UK. It offers a uniquely stimulating environment with more than 60 staff pursuing high-quality research across five continents. We are at the forefront of global archaeology, conservation and heritage studies and have well-equipped laboratory facilities for archaeological science.
Islamic archaeology and history is a dynamic field of research and teaching at the UCL Institute of Archaeology. We have a lively research community of academic staff, postdocs and PhD students working on the Islamic Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. The UCL Islamic Archaeology Network runs regular events including the annual Islamic Archaeology Day.
Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology to find out more.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have an MA/MSc in archaeology and/or geomatics, or a blend of knowledge and qualifications reflecting a similar level of expertise in archaeology. They will have demonstrable experience of managing project geospatial databases, processing photogrammetric data, working with georeferenced data, digitising of archaeological site plans and sections and plans, and other general archaeological illustration. Artefact illustration would be an advantage but not essential.
The appointment may involve further short periods of fieldwork in Morocco/ Tunisia, as well as short visits to collaborator institutions in North Africa and Europe, Applicants are therefore strongly advised to take into account their resilience and ability to spend time overseas when preparing their application.
Informal enquiries about the role an be sent to Prof. Corisande Fenwick at c.fenwick@ucl.ac.uk
Queries regarding the application process should be sent to Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) at l.goldsmith@ucl.ac.uk

Applicants are asked to upload the following documents:

• A CV including academic and employment history and any additional relevant skills
• A Cover Letter providing examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria of the post
• Evidence of qualifications

Please refer to the application process in the job description for guidance on completing your cover letter.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Applications are now being sought for a Geospatial Archaeologist at the UCL Institute of Archaeology within the ERC project ‘EVERYDAYISLAM: Becoming Muslim: Cultural Change, Everyday Life and State Formation in early Islamic North Africa (600-1000), at the UCL Institute of Archaeology.
This is a full-time post (36.5 hours per week) and is available until 31 December 2025 in the first instance.
The post-holder will work closely with Prof. Fenwick and team-members and be primarily responsible for digitising cartographic and archaeological data, managing the existing project database, and presenting and analysing the spatial data gathered from excavation. The primary purpose of this post is to complete the processing of geospatial data from excavations in Morocco and Tunisia and to produce, maps, archaeological plans and illustrations for publications, however, there will also be scope for the post-holder to develop their own research interests (including leading on publications) in line with the overall project objectives.
Further details about the role can be found in the job description and person specification in the link below.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc