Computational archaeologist

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Start Date 01.08.2026
Employment Relationship 60%, fixed-term for 1 year
Institution / Workplace Institute of Archaeological Sciences Bern
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The Institute of Archaeological Sciences (IAW) at the University of Bern is searching for an outstanding and motivated computational archaeologist to become the coordinator of the Bern “Computational and Digital Archaeology (CODA) Lab” and provide research-connected teaching of methods in computational and digital archaeology. The position involves collaboration with all archaeological departments of the institute – Prehistoric Archaeology, Archaeology of Roman Provinces, Mediterranean Archaeology, Near Eastern Archaeology – and is affiliated with the Faculty's Digital Humanities (WBK). It provides an excellent opportunity to specialize in the dynamically evolving field of digital and computational archaeology, from digital documentation methods to data modelling and statistics as well as the use of AI.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • Excellent PhD in digital/computational archaeology
  • Demonstrated proficiency of 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
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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@unibe.ch) containing the following documents: a cover letter, CV, list of publications, list of research projects, diploma, certificate of employment and references. Application deadline: 15 June 2026.

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Cornelia Brönnimann
E-Mail: cornelia.broennimann@unibe.ch

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E-Mail: cornelia.broennimann@unibe.ch

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