Technician in Archaeomaterials

Ref Number B03-03073 Professional Expertise Laboratory Technical and Lab Support Department UCL SLASH (B03) 20-May-2026 About us 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. The Wolfson Archaeological Science Laboratories at the Institute of Archaeology are a major analytical research facility within UCL and have helped the department to establish itself as a world-leader in the field of archaeological materials characterisation and interpretation. To find out more about the Institute of Archaeology, visit our webpage at UCL Institute of Archaeology About the role Applications are being sought for a 0.8 FTE (29.2 hours per week) Technician in Archaeomaterials Analysis at the UCL Institute of Archaeology within the ERC project ‘EVERYDAYISLAM: Becoming Muslim: Cultural Change, Everyday Life and State Formation in early Islamic North Africa (600-1000), at the Institute of Archaeology. The primary purpose of the post is to complete the processing and analysis of archaeomaterials from excavations in Morocco and Tunisia and to write-up the results for co-authored project publications. The post-holder will work closely with Prof. Fenwick and team-members and be primarily responsible for completing analyses of metals, glass, ceramics and other materials (as needed) from North Africa, writing up the results and preparing data for archiving. The post is available from 22 June 2026 until 31 December 2026 in the first instance. About you We are seeking a technician with a PhD in archaeological science, demonstrable experience of using ICP-MS, SEM, XRF and thin-section petrography to analyse various types of archaeological materials (ceramics, glass, metals) and knowledge of Roman and medieval technologies to join the project team at the UCL Institute of Archaeology. 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 Prof. Corisande Fenwick at c.fenwick@ucl.ac.uk. If you have any queries about the application process, please contact Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) at l.goldsmith@ucl.ac.uk. 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 PhD qualification

Please refer to the application process within the job description for guidance on completing your cover letter. What we offer 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. 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. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 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: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/