Postdoctoral researcher in archaeobotany (M/F)
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 5 months
- Doctorate
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This offer is open to people with a document recognizing their status as a disabled worker.
Offer at a glance
The Unit
Archéologie des Ameriques
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75004 PARIS 04
Contract Duration
5 months
Date of Hire
01/09/2026
Remuneration
Between 4 341,70 € and 4 526,02 €
Apply Application Deadline : 29 July 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
A postdoctoral research contract of 5 months is open through the research project ERANKUTI, to work on the development of pastoralism in Michoacan during the 16th century. This contract aims at deepening our understanding of the use of European and local plants in the breeding practices of introduced herbivores.
Activity
The candidate who will be selected will:
- develop an archaeobotanical approach to identify starch grains from different substrates
- discuss with the member of the ERANKUTI project who specialise in modern and historical husbandry practices, to corroborate the archaeological results
- analyse, present and valorise the results obtained during team meeting and beyond
Your Profil
Skills
We are looking for a motivated and autonomous candidate, with a proven practise of starch grain study in the Americas and in Europe, to posses the necessary skills and references for the identification of local and introduced plants. The candidates will have been awarded a PhD in archaeobotany or equivalent.
Your Work Environment
The recruited postdoc will work within the Archéologie des Amériques research unit, in Paris, where they will have access to a working space shared with the other postdocs. They will be placed under the hierarchical responsibility of Aurélie Manin and part of the ERANKUTI team, composed of about 10 people in France and in Mexico.
Constraints and risks
This position does not present specific risks. When starting, the postdoc will be accompanied by the agent responsible for Health and Safety in the UMR ArchAm to identify the risks that may arise during the exercise of their functions.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Between 4 341,70 € and 4 526,02 €
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR8096-AURMAN-003 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Humans and environments: evolution, interactions |
| Relevant experience | 5 to 10 years |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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