Archaeological Technician – Geomatics and Graphics

Job Description

Reference Number
B03-02411

Job Title
Geospatial Archaeologist

Department
UCL SLASH (B03)

Location
London

Working Pattern
Full-time

Salary
£43,374 – £51,860

Contract Type
Fixed-term

Working Type
On-site

Available for Secondment
No

Closing Date
22-Apr-2025

About Us

The UCL Institute of Archaeology is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading departments in Archaeology and Heritage. As the largest department in its field within the UK, it provides an intellectually stimulating environment where over 60 staff members conduct high-quality research across five continents. We are at the forefront of global archaeology, conservation, and heritage studies and offer cutting-edge laboratory facilities for archaeological science.

Islamic archaeology and history is a dynamic and vibrant research field within the Institute. We have an active research community, including academic staff, postdocs, and PhD students, focusing on the Islamic Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. The UCL Islamic Archaeology Network hosts regular events, including the annual Islamic Archaeology Day.

For more information, visit www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology.

About the Role

The UCL Institute of Archaeology invites applications for the position of Geospatial Archaeologist as part of the ERC-funded project ‘EVERYDAYISLAM: Becoming Muslim: Cultural Change, Everyday Life and State Formation in Early Islamic North Africa (600-1000)’. This full-time role (36.5 hours per week) is available until 31 December 2025, with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Corisande Fenwick and the project team, primarily responsible for digitising cartographic and archaeological data, managing the project’s database, and analysing and presenting the spatial data from excavation sites. The role involves processing geospatial data from Morocco and Tunisia, producing maps, archaeological plans, and illustrations for publications. Additionally, there will be opportunities to develop your own research interests, including leading publications, in line with the overall project objectives.

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below.

About You

We are seeking candidates with an MA/MSc in archaeology, geomatics, or a related field, or a combination of relevant experience and qualifications. The ideal candidate will have:

Experience managing geospatial project databases.

Expertise in processing photogrammetric data and working with georeferenced data.

Skills in digitising archaeological site plans and sections, as well as other forms of archaeological illustration (artefact illustration is a plus, but not essential).

The role may require short periods of fieldwork in Morocco/Tunisia and occasional visits to collaborating institutions in North Africa and Europe. Applicants should consider their ability to spend time overseas when preparing their application.

How to Apply

Informal inquiries about the role can be sent to Prof. Corisande Fenwick at c.fenwick@ucl.ac.uk.
For queries about the application process, please contact Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) at l.goldsmith@ucl.ac.uk.

To apply, please upload the following documents:

A CV detailing your academic and employment history, along with any relevant skills.

A Cover Letter outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

Evidence of qualifications.

Please refer to the job description for guidance on writing your cover letter.

What We Offer

In addition to the exciting nature of this role, we offer a range of attractive benefits, including:

41 days of holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days).

Additional 5-day annual leave purchase scheme.

Hybrid final salary pension scheme.

Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan.

On-site nursery and gym.

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.

Employee assistance programme and staff support services.

Discounted medical insurance.

For more details, visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits.

This role qualifies for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, we encourage applications from international candidates who require a visa.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions for Research and Professional Services Staff. For more information, visit www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-professional-services-staff.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

UCL is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community, where all individuals are valued and respected. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women for Grade 9 and 10 roles.

UCL holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

For more information, visit www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion.