? Open Call | Juan de la Cierva 2026 at EvoAdapta (University of Cantabria, Spain)
Are you an early-career researcher working on Human Evolution, Bioarchaeology, Physical Anthropology, Paleoclimate, or Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction?
The EvoAdapta Research Group is seeking outstanding candidates interested in applying for the Juan de la Cierva 2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, a prestigious 3-year postdoctoral funding scheme aimed at supporting young researchers in Spanish R&D; institutions.

Research areas
? Past Human Diet and Subsistence Strategies
? Physical Anthropology and Bioarchaeology
? Paleoclimate and Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction
Our research explores how human populations adapted to environmental, ecological, and cultural change throughout prehistory, integrating archaeological, biological, and environmental evidence.

Eligibility




Applicants must hold a PhD awarded between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2026 (general access scheme, subject to the conditions established in the call)

Fellowship highlights
✅ 3-year postdoctoral contract
✅ Annual funding of €35,700 for employment costs
✅ Additional €15,000 research budget
✅ Opportunity to develop your research within an international and multidisciplinary team

Important Dates
? Applicant submission period: 12 November - 26 November 2026 (14:00 CET)
? Institutional submission deadline: 3 December 2026 (14:00 CET)

? Researchers interested in preparing a proposal with EvoAdapta are encouraged to contact us as early as possible with:

📌 Postdoctoral Researcher (Santander)
🏢 Grupo EvoAdapta - UC
📍 Santander