Ref Number
B03-03159
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL SLASH (B03)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
26-Jul-2026
UCL Institute of Archaeology is one of the leading academic departments of archaeology in the UK and globally. The Institute is the largest department in its field in the UK, with an international graduate research community, and the broadest range of coverage of any UK department. It offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of archaeology and related areas of museum studies and cultural heritage. With a total of 60+ research-active staff pursuing high-quality research across five continents, the Institute is at the international forefront in all aspects of archaeology and heritage studies.
The postholder will be employed on the Mapping Africa’s Endangered Archaeological Sites and Monuments (MAEASaM) project. This project aims to identify and document endangered archaeological heritage sites across sub-Saharan Africa using a combination of remote sensing, historical maps analysis, records-based research supported by ground-verification and in-country assessment. The documentation is carried out in collaboration with in-country authorities in Africa, who are responsible for national heritage management and who guide the project on principles of data-sharing through an Open Access Arches database.
To find out more about the Institute of Archaeology, visit our webpage at UCL Institute of Archaeology
Applications are invited for a full-time (36.5 hours per week) Research Fellow in African Heritage, Remote Sensing and GIS, generously supported by Arcadia (https://www.arcadiafund.org.uk/). The post is available from 1 August 2026 and funded until 30 June 2029. Due to funding restrictions this post is offered at Grade 7.32 (£42,261 incl. London Allowance).
Further details about the post and a person specification can be found in the Job Description (linked below).
Queries about the post may be addressed to Professor Kevin MacDonald at [email protected].
If you have any queries about the application process, please contact Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) at [email protected].
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Archaeology, Anthropology, Geography, or Geospatial Sciences, demonstrated knowledge of and research experience in archaeology and/or heritage management and experience in archaeological field documentation and archaeological survey techniques, especially image interpretation, ideally within sub- Saharan Africa. For a full list of the essential criteria for this post please see the Person Specification.
To apply for the vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button.
Candidates are asked to also upload the following documents:
- A full CV (including academic and employment history, and any additional relevant skills and the contact details of two referees, one of whom should be the current or most recent line manager)
- A cover Letter that states how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria as listed in the person specification within the job description
- Evidence of qualifications
Please refer to the application process within the job description for guidance on completing your cover letter.
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
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
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- 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 insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Think differently, do differently.
