MSCA Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity - Adaptive predictability in microbes
We are seeking a highly motivated early-career researcher to apply with us for the upcoming MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship, the top scheme of this kind for early-career researchers from the European Commission
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We are looking for someone passionate about understanding the rules that guide rapid adaptation in microbes, in particular how the interplay between epistasis and mutation biases shapes adaptive predictability (see Couce **** Science; Melero-Jimenez **** Nat Commun; Barber & Couce **** Nat Commun).
The adecuado candidate has demonstrated experience in experimental evolution, molecular biology, or bioinformatics, and is able to work with a high degree of independence. The candidate is expected to contribute ideas to shape the project to be submitted.
The call deadline is 9 September ****. This highly regarded fellowship provides generous funding for a 2-year period. Feedback from the call is expected in early ****, and, if successful, the estimated starting date would be between April to May **** (extendable up to September ****).
Eligibility (MUST READ; strict criteria,



candidates not fitting the eligibility criteria will not be considered)
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and have a maximum of 8 years of postdoctoral experience.
The call is extremely competitive, candidates should have 2 -3 first-author research articles in prominent journals (specialist or multidisciplinary; reviews and opinion pieces do not count).
International mobility is required. At the call deadline (9 September ****), candidates must not have resided or worked in Spain for more than 12 of the previous 36 months.
A complete CV (with contact information)
A 1-page motivation letter outlining your 2-5 most relevant research contributions
A brief 1-page proposal of your future research project
Please include
"MSCA-IF.MicrobialEvolution"
in the subject line.
The call is highly competitive; only candidates truly meeting ALL requirements will be considered.
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Details
31/07/2026
Institution:
National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB-CSIC)
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📌 Msca Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity - Adaptive Predictability In Microbes (Santiago de Compostela)
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