Research Scientist (CS) – PhD candidate / Postdoctoral Researcher (R1) and Photographer, Grade I

Research Field: Other; History » Archaeology; History » Art history

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1), Other Profession

Positions: PhD Positions

Application Deadline: 8 Oct 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Bucharest)

Country: Romania

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 10

Offer Starting Date: 25 Sep 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number: 3CoEx/2026

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

VACANT POSITIONS:

1. Research Scientist (CS), PhD candidate - R1

Part-time – 2 hours/day
Fixed-term – 12 months
Employment period: 20.10.2026–20.10.2027

Specialization and field of activity: Archaeology – History and archaeology of Roman Dacia: GIS methods and spatial analyses, photogrammetry and 3D modelling of archaeological data.

Minimum and specific requirements for the position:

• graduate holding a Bachelor's degree obtained following completion of long-term university studies in History and/or Archaeology;
• graduate of Master's degree studies;
• enrolled in a PhD programme;
• cumulative score of at least 35 points, according to the annual quantitative performance indicators established by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Archaeology and Art History;
• registered as a junior archaeologist in the Romanian Register of Archaeologists;
• participation in at least six accredited archaeological excavations, certified by certificates issued by the scientific directors of the respective excavations.

2. Research Scientist (CS), PhD candidate - R1

Part-time – 3 hours/day
Fixed-term – 12 months
Employment period: 20.10.2026–20.10.2027

Specialization and field of activity: Archaeology – History and archaeology of the Dacian period and Roman Dacia: analysis, reconstruction and digitisation of metal artefacts.

Minimum and specific requirements:

• graduate holding a Bachelor's degree obtained following completion of long-term university studies in History and/or Archaeology;
• graduate of Master's degree studies;
• enrolled in a PhD programme;
• cumulative score of at least 35 points, according to the annual quantitative performance indicators established by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Archaeology and Art History;
• registered as a junior archaeologist in the Romanian Register of Archaeologists;
• participation in at least six accredited archaeological excavations, certified by certificates issued by the scientific directors of the respective excavations.

3. Research Scientist (CS), PhD candidate - R1

Part-time – 2 hours/day
Fixed-term – 12 months
Employment period: 20.10.2026–20.10.2027

Specialization and field of activity: History – Art History: medieval painting in Transylvania and digitisation of works of art.

Minimum and specific requirements:

• graduate holding a Bachelor's degree obtained following completion of long-term university studies in History and/or Art History;
• graduate of Master's degree studies;
• enrolled in a PhD programme;
• cumulative score of at least 35 points, according to the annual quantitative performance indicators established by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Archaeology and Art History.

4. Research Scientist (CS), Postdoctoral Researcher - R1

Part-time – 2 hours/day
Fixed-term – 12 months
Employment period: 20.10.2026–20.10.2027

Specialization and field of activity: Archaeology – History and archaeology of the Late Iron Age, archaeology of human settlements and landscape archaeology.

Minimum and specific requirements:

• graduate holding a Bachelor's degree obtained following completion of long-term university studies in History and/or Art History;
• graduate of Master's degree studies;
• to hold a PhD degree;
• cumulative score of at least 35 points, according to the annual quantitative performance indicators established by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Archaeology and Art History.

5. Photographer, Grade I

Part-time – 2 hours/day
Fixed-term – 12 months
Employment period: 20.10.2026–20.10.2027

Specialization and field of activity:
Artistic photography / photography and digitisation of works of art and artefacts, photography and infrared reflectography.

Minimum and specific requirements:

• graduate holding a Bachelor's degree obtained following completion of long-term university studies in Photography/Video and Computer Image Processing;
• author of photographs of works of art published in at least three studies/articles appearing in international art history/cultural heritage publications.

Where to apply

E-mail: resurse.umane@acad-cj.ro

Requirements

Research Field: History » Archaeology

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field: History » Archaeology

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field: History » Art history

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field: History » Archaeology

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Research Field: Other

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

1. Research Scientist (CS), PhD candidate – R1

Specialization and field of activity: Archaeology – History and archaeology of Roman Dacia: GIS methods and spatial analyses, photogrammetry and 3D modelling of archaeological data.

• Archaeological GIS & Spatial Analysis (Geographic Information Systems applied to archaeology)
• Photogrammetry (3D reconstruction from photographs)
• 3D Modelling of Archaeological Data
• Roman Archaeology (Specific expertise in the history and archaeology of Roman Dacia)
• Field Archaeology (Certified experience from at least 6 accredited excavations)
• Academic Research (Enrolled in a PhD programme, holding BA and MA degrees in History/Archaeology)

2. Research Scientist (CS), PhD candidate – R1

Specialization and field of activity: Archaeology – History and archaeology of the Dacian period and Roman Dacia: analysis, reconstruction and digitisation of metal artefacts.

• Artefact Analysis & Conservation (Specific focus on ancient metal artefacts)
• 3D Reconstruction & Digitisation (Digital preservation and modeling of archaeological finds)
• Dacian & Roman Archaeology (Expertise in the history and archaeology of the Dacian period and Roman Dacia)
• Field Archaeology (Certified experience from at least 6 accredited excavations)
• Academic Research (Enrolled in a PhD programme, holding BA and MA degrees in History/Archaeology)

3. Research Scientist (CS), PhD candidate – R1

Specialization and field of activity: History – Art History: medieval painting in Transylvania and digitisation of works of art.

• Medieval Painting Analysis – Expertise in identifying, analyzing, and interpreting medieval artworks and techniques.
• Archival & Historical Research – Ability to work with historical documents, primary sources, and academic literature.
• Artwork Digitisation – Knowledge of techniques and tools used to create digital copies of physical art (e.g., high-resolution photography, scanning).
• Metadata & Digital Archiving – Organizing, cataloging, and preserving digital assets according to academic standards.
• Data Management for Humanities – Handling and structuring research data related to art history.

4. Research Scientist (CS), Postdoctoral Researcher – R1

Specialization and field of activity: Archaeology – History and archaeology of the Late Iron Age, archaeology of human settlements and landscape archaeology.

Specialization & Domain Expertise

• Late Iron Age Archaeology (Expertise in the history and archaeology of this specific period)
• Settlement Archaeology (Analysis of human settlements and social structures)
• Landscape Archaeology (Study of past societies through their spatial and environmental contexts)
• Historical Research Methods

5. Photographer, Grade I

Specialization and field of activity:
Artistic photography / photography and digitisation of works of art and artefacts, photography and infrared reflectography.

• Artistic Photography: Mastery of composition, lighting, and creative framing.
• Art & Artefact Digitisation: High-precision photography and digital archiving of cultural heritage objects.
• Infrared Reflectography (IRR): Specialised imaging technique used to reveal underdrawings or hidden layers in artworks.
• Computer Image Processing: Advanced editing, color correction, and digital manipulation using specialized software
• Studio & Fine Art Lighting: Expertise in handling sensitive lighting setups suitable for delicate historical artifacts.
• Academic Publishing: Experience in writing and preparing visual content for peer-reviewed international journals.
• Art History & Cultural Heritage Knowledge: Understanding the context and preservation requirements of historical pieces.
• Research & Documentation: Ability to accurately document and catalogue metadata for digitized assets.

Specific Requirements

1. Research Scientist (CS), PhD candidate – R1

Specialization and field of activity: Archaeology – History and archaeology of Roman Dacia: GIS methods and spatial analyses, photogrammetry and 3D modelling of archaeological data.

Minimum and specific requirements for the position:

• graduate holding a Bachelor's degree obtained following completion of long-term university studies in History and/or Archaeology;
• graduate of Master's degree studies;
• enrolled in a PhD programme;
• cumulative score of at least 35 points, according to the annual quantitative performance indicators established by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Archaeology and Art History;
• registered as a junior archaeologist in the Romanian Register of Archaeologists;
• participation in at least six accredited archaeological excavations, certified by certificates issued by the scientific directors of the respective excavations.

2. Research Scientist (CS), PhD candidate – R1

Specialization and field of activity: Archaeology – History and archaeology of the Dacian period and Roman Dacia: analysis, reconstruction and digitisation of metal artefacts.

Minimum and specific requirements:

• graduate holding a Bachelor's degree obtained following completion of long-term university studies in History and/or Archaeology;
• graduate of Master's degree studies;
• enrolled in a PhD programme;
• cumulative score of at least 35 points, according to the annual quantitative performance indicators established by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Archaeology and Art History;
• registered as a junior archaeologist in the Romanian Register of Archaeologists;
• participation in at least six accredited archaeological excavations, certified by certificates issued by the scientific directors of the respective excavations.

3. Research Scientist (CS), PhD candidate – R1

Specialization and field of activity: History – Art History: medieval painting in Transylvania and digitisation of works of art.

Minimum and specific requirements:

• graduate holding a Bachelor's degree obtained following completion of long-term university studies in History and/or Art History;
• graduate of Master's degree studies;
• enrolled in a PhD programme;
• cumulative score of at least 35 points, according to the annual quantitative performance indicators established by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Archaeology and Art History.

4. Research Scientist (CS), Postdoctoral Researcher – R1

Specialization and field of activity: Archaeology – History and archaeology of the Late Iron Age, archaeology of human settlements and landscape archaeology.

Minimum and specific requirements:

• graduate holding a Bachelor's degree obtained following completion of long-term university studies in History and/or Art History;
• graduate of Master's degree studies;
• to hold a PhD degree;
• cumulative score of at least 35 points, according to the annual quantitative performance indicators established by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Archaeology and Art History.

5. Photographer, Grade I

Specialization and field of activity:
Artistic photography / photography and digitisation of works of art and artefacts, photography and infrared reflectography.

Minimum and specific requirements:

• graduate holding a Bachelor's degree obtained following completion of long-term university studies in Photography/Video and Computer Image Processing;
• author of photographs of works of art published in at least three studies/articles appearing in international art history/cultural heritage publications.

Languages

ROMANIAN — Level: Mother Tongue

ENGLISH — Level: Good

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Candidates who cumulatively meet the following requirements may participate in the competitive recruitment procedures for contractual positions within the research project entitled “Digital Excellence Centre for Cultural Heritage: Innovation in Digitisation and Digital Exploitation through Cutting-Edge Technologies”:

a) hold Romanian citizenship or the citizenship of another European Union Member State, a State Party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA), or Swiss Confederation citizenship;

b) have knowledge of the Romanian language, both written and spoken;

c) have legal capacity to work in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 53/2003 – Labour Code, republished, as subsequently amended and supplemented;

d) have a state of health appropriate to the position for which they are applying, certified by a medical certificate issued by their family doctor or by authorized healthcare institutions;

e) meet the educational and professional seniority requirements and, where applicable, other specific requirements established for the vacant position;

f) have not been finally convicted of an offence against national security, public authority, humanity, corruption or service-related offences, forgery offences or offences against the administration of justice, or of an intentional offence which would make a person incompatible with holding the contractual position for which they are applying, except where rehabilitation has occurred;

g) are not serving an additional sentence prohibiting them from exercising the right to hold a position, practise a profession or trade, or carry out the activity used in committing the offence, and no security measure prohibiting the holding of a position or the practice of a profession has been imposed on them;

h) have not committed offences referred to in Article 1 paragraph (2) of Law No. 118/2019 on the National Automated Register concerning persons who have committed sexual offences, offences involving the exploitation of persons or offences against minors, and amending Law No. 76/2008 on the organization and functioning of the National Judicial Genetic Data System, as subsequently amended, for the fields referred to in Article 35 paragraph (1) letter h).

Selection process

1. Submission of applications: 25.09.2026 - 08.10.2026
2. Verification of fulfilment of general and specific requirements: 09.10.2026
3. Interview: 14.10.2026, 10:00
4. Publication of final results: 16.10.2026

COMPETITION PROCEDURE

The recruitment competitions for the above-mentioned positions will take place at the headquarters of the Romanian Academy, Cluj-Napoca Branch, 9 Republicii Street, or online, and will consist of the following stages:

1. Verification of the fulfilment of general and specific requirements

The fulfilment of the general and specific requirements applicable to candidates will be verified by analysing the application files.

The result of this verification will be ADMITTED / REJECTED.

2. Interview

The interview will consist of questions specific to the profile of the position.

The interview score will be awarded individually by each committee member based on the assessment sheet. The final interview score will represent the arithmetic mean of the scores awarded by each committee member.

Candidates who have received the “ADMITTED” result following the application-file selection stage and have obtained a minimum of 50 points in the interview will be declared admitted.

Website for additional job details: https://acad-cj.ro/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: ACADEMIA ROMANA FILIALA CLUJ NAPOCA, Institutul de Arheologie si Istoria Artei

Country: Romania

State/Province: Cluj

City: Cluj-Napoca

Postal Code: 400015

Street: Republicii

Contact

State/Province: Cluj
City: Cluj-Napoca
Website: https://acad-cj.ro
Street: Republicii nr.9
Postal Code: 400015
E-Mail: resurse.umane@acad-cj.ro
Phone: 0040264592363
Mobile Phone: 0040372903461
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