Ref Number
B03-03152
Professional Expertise
Laboratory Technical and Lab 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
05-Jul-2026
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.
To find out more about the Institute of Archaeology, visit our webpage at UCL Institute of Archaeology
MEDGREENREV: Project summary
MEDGREENREV is a multi-institutional collaboration led by the University of Reading, the University of York, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, the University of Granada in partnership with UCL, the University of Basel, the University of Valencia and University of Murcia. UCL is responsible for the case-study region of North Africa. The Geomatics Technician will be part of the UCL team and based in London. We will be conducting new excavations and survey in North Africa and the post-holder will make a major contribution to the fieldwork, publications and dissemination of the project results
MEDGREENREV (http://medgreenrev.com) explores the impact and legacy of the environmental transformations associated with multiple regimes and population movements during the 'medieval millennium', set against the backdrop of climatic fluctuations. Focusing on the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco, the project uses an interdisciplinary approach encompassing plants, animals, ceramics, sediments, soils and landscapes, drawn from archaeological, palaeoenvironmental and written sources. It aims to identify the opportunities and challenges that drove adaptation and innovation in both the Islamic and Christian worlds, and to develop case studies of past resilience to inform the future.
Applications are now being sought for a 1.0 FTE Geomatics Technician at the UCL Institute of Archaeology within the ERC Synergy project ‘MEDGREENREV: Re-thinking the “Green Revolution” in the Medieval Western Mediterranean (6th-16th centuries). This post is available from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2028 in the first instance and, due to funding restrictions, is offered in the range Grade 7.30-7.32 (£43,981 - £46,261 per annum including London Allowance of £5,197).
We are seeking a geomatics technician experienced in surveying, GIS and spatial data integration, articulation and visualisation in archaeology with extensive fieldwork experience and a background in academic/ commercial archaeology to join the project team at the UCL Institute of Archaeology.
The post-holder will work closely with Prof. Fenwick and team-members and be primarily responsible for undertaking in-field survey and recording and combining it with remote sensing data such as that from maps and satellite imagery within a GIS environment, managing the project database and GIS, and presenting and analysing the spatial data gathered from excavation. They will participate in archaeological fieldwork in North Africa (Morocco) and be responsible for leading in-field survey and recording at the fieldsites, and organising and supporting project field logistics. They will collate data and perform routine data management tasks, such as data validation and correction, queries and editing in GIS. They will produce plans, maps, spreadsheets, illustrations and determine how best archaeological information can be displayed using GIS and illustration software in collaboration with project-members. They will contribute to articles, reports, presentations and other project outputs and maintain the project’s online presence. The primary purpose of this post is to collect, manage and process geospatial data from project excavations 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.
The successful candidate will have an advanced degree 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 in archaeological survey and recording techniques, 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. The appointment will involve 4-8 week periods of fieldwork in North Africa (Morocco), as well as occasional short visits to collaborator institutions in North Africa and Spain. Applicants are therefore strongly advised to take into account their resilience and ability to spend time overseas when preparing their application.
Queries about the post may be addressed to Professor Corisande Fenwick at [email protected].
If you have any queries about the application process, please contact Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) at [email protected].
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.
