Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Spain
About the Fellowship
The INMIX-UAB Research Group on Immigration, Mixedness and Social Cohesion at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) is inviting expressions of interest from researchers in the Social Sciences and Humanities for the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) 2025. This opportunity supports high-impact, interdisciplinary research on migration, race, mixedness, and social cohesion, with strong potential for international collaboration and academic growth. The fellowship aligns with global efforts to understand social diversity and promote inclusive societies, under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme.
Fellowship Details
- Position: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Institution: Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
- Administering Body: Horizon Europe – MSCA
- Location: Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
- Research Field: Social Sciences and Humanities (SOC)
- Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Start Date (Anticipated): 2026
- Working Hours: As per institutional norms
- Funding/Compensation: Funded by Horizon Europe (includes salary, mobility allowance, family allowance where applicable)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD in Social Sciences or related disciplines
Research Areas Supported
- Race, racism, racialization, and colorblindness
- Identity and sense of belonging
- Intermarriage, multiethnicity and multiracialism
- Discrimination, inclusion and exclusion
- Multiculturalism and interculturalism
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Hold a PhD degree
- Maximum of eight years full-time research experience after PhD
- Must not have resided or carried out main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the call deadline (between 11 Sep 2021 and 11 Sep 2024)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong research profile with peer-reviewed publications
- International academic experience
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience with both qualitative and quantitative methods
Fellowship/Job Benefits
- Visa sponsorship for selected candidates
- Monthly stipend under MSCA scheme
- Health and accident insurance
- Mobility and family allowances
- Travel allowances for research-related trips
- Research and career development support through the INMIX Lab
- Mentorship by Prof. Dan Rodríguez-García, a leading expert in migration and mixedness studies
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent, high-quality research
- Collaborate with the INMIX team and other international scholars
- Produce academic publications in reputed journals
- Participate in INMIX-UAB seminars, conferences, and workshops
- Contribute to knowledge transfer and public engagement activities
Application Process
How to Apply:
Send all required documents via email to: gr.inmix@uab.cat
Subject Line: “INMIX-UAB Call: MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS 2025”
Required Documents:
- Outline of proposed research project (max. 2 pages)
- Updated CV with at least two references
- Letter of interest outlining motivation to join INMIX-UAB
- Copy of PhD certificate
- Signed statement confirming MSCA eligibility compliance
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Open now
- Deadline: 15 June 2025, 23:00 (CET)
- Interview/Pre-selection Result: By 23 June 2025
- Final EU Application Deadline: 10 September 2025
- Start of Fellowship: Early 2026
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: www.uab.cat
- INMIX Group Website: grupsderecerca.uab.cat/inmix/en
- Lab Profile on ResearchGate: INMIX Lab – Dan Rodríguez-García
- Job Posting: MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS (MSCA-PF) | EURAXESS
- Official MSCA-PF Call Info: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025
