MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 at EvoAdapta Research Group - University of Cantabria

EvoAdapta Research Group (Human Evolution and Adaptations during Prehistory) invites applications from outstanding researchers for the highly competitive Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) 2025. We seek candidates passionate about human evolution and past adaptive strategies to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

Who we are

EvoAdapta is a multidisciplinary research group on Prehistory with extensive experience in Bioarchaeology, European research projects and talent attraction with highly competitive calls. Since 2012, Prof. Ana Belén Marín-Arroyo has pioneered bioarchaeological research at the University of Cantabria and founded EvoAdapta in 2019. We stand out for:

• Leading an ERC Consolidator Grant (€2M) and five MSCA Grants (CIG, GF, 3 IF).

• Securing multiple prestigious awards (Ramón y Cajal, Juan de la Cierva, Fyssen, Leakey, Seal of Excellence, Spanish National Projects, Wenner-Gren).

• Maintaining a strong publication record in top-tier journals and fostering international collaboration.

• Highly innovative methodological approaches to prehistoric materials. 

Research lines available

Our research addresses fundamental questions about hominin subsistence and environmental adaptation during the Late Pleistocene and Holocene periods. Our main research topics are:

• Study of human evolution from anthropological, cognitive, technological, and artistic perspectives.

• Reconstruction of past climatic and environmental conditions through multidisciplinary techniques.

• Analysis of subsistence strategies and lifeways of human groups during the Pleistocene and early Holocene.

Host Environment & Resources

EvoAdapta’s fully equipped laboratory provides:

• A complete osteotheque and specialized library.

• A clean room for collagen extraction and advanced chemical analyses (proteomics & stable isotopes).

• Photogrammetry, microscopy, and archaeological material processing facilities.

• Space for collaborative meetings.

Mentorship & Career Development

Under Prof. Marín-Arroyo’s supervision—PI of an ERC Consolidator Grant (€2M), fellows will benefit from:

• Integration in a young, dynamic and multidisciplinary team

• Inclusion into a broad network of international collaborators and ongoing projects

• Independence in leading your project and new proposals

• Lecturing opportunities in the Master’s in Prehistory/ History Degree and active participation in public outreach.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a CV and a short research idea summary to: anabelen.marin@unican.esbefore 15 June 2025

We look forward to your application and to uncovering the mysteries of Prehistory together at EvoAdapta!