Computational archaeologist

Computational archaeologist 60%, fixed-term for 1 year, Bern

• Coordination of the CODA Lab
• Maintenance and data management of digital devices (total stations, GPS, pXRF, 3D-scanner, etc.)
• Coordination of curricula development in digital and computational archaeology
• Teaching 1–2 courses per term focused on digital and computational archaeology
• Assistance and collaboration with the development of digital archaeological research projects
• Collaboration with members of the Digital Humanities and the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR) at the University of Bern

• Excellent PhD in digital/computational archaeology
• Demonstrated proficiency in GIS, R, Python or other programming and scripting languages commonly used for databases and data processing (Java, JavaScript, HTML, XML, MySQL)
• Field work and research experience with archaeological finds and documentation systems
• Experience in teaching computational and digital archaeology courses
• Experience in curricula development is beneficial
• Teaching in German and/or English; other European languages are beneficial

• International reputation
• Strong research infrastructure and international network
• Collaborative environment and ambitious team
• Individual career support

The appointment is for 1 year (preferably starting August 2026 or upon agreement) with the possibility to extend it to 4 years. Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file to Cornelia Brönnimann (cornelia.broennimann) containing a cover letter, CV, list of publications, list of research projects, diploma, certificate of employment and references. Final date to receive applications: 15 June 2026.

Questions about the position? Contact:
Cornelia Brönnimann, E‑Mail: cornelia.broennimann.