Postdoctoral Researcher in Ancient DNA and Bioinformatics for Biocultural Diversity Study

The Universidad de Burgos seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to the ERC-funded project 'Biocultural Roots of Diversity and Inequality in Mexico: 500 Years of Mestizo Stories' (AdMEXture). The role involves experimental laboratory work (ancient DNA extraction, NGS library prep) and bioinformatics (paleogenomic data processing, metagenomic analysis, phylogenetic reconstruction). The postdoc will collaborate with archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians to integrate genomic data with archaeological and historical evidence, publish findings in high-impact journals, and support training of students. A gross monthly salary of €3,060 (12 payments/year) is offered for a full-time contract ending November 30, 2028.