Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA) 2025 at the French School at Athens, Greece

Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA) 2025 at the French School at Athens,Greece – Research in Classical Archaeology & Ancient History

About the Position

The French School at Athens or École française d’Athènes (EFA) is offering an exciting opportunity for postdoctoral researchers through the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) 2025. This fellowship enables researchers to develop independent projects in archaeology, ancient history, and Mediterranean studies with the full support of EFA’s expert scientific staff. Successful candidates will gain the opportunity to conduct groundbreaking research in Greece, benefit from world-class facilities, and advance their academic careers.

Position Details

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship)
Institution: French School at Athens /École française d’Athènes (EFA)
Department: Research and Archaeology
Location: Athens, Greece
Number of Posts: Multiple
Job Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship (Full-time)
Start Date (Anticipated): September 2025
Working Hours: Full-time (Flexible Hours)
Salary Range: Funded by the European Commission (includes mobility, family, and research allowances)
Discipline/Department: Archaeology, Ancient History, Mediterranean Studies

Research Areas

The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at the French School at Athens is available for research in the following fields:

Classical Archaeology
Ancient History
Mediterranean Studies
Epigraphy
Ancient Texts and Literature
Archaeological Methodology
Cultural Heritage Studies
Environmental Archaeology

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

A completed PhD at the time of application.
No more than 8 years of research experience since PhD completion.
Ability to conduct independent research in archaeology, ancient history, or related fields.
Applicants must not have spent more than 12 months in Greece during the last three years prior to the application deadline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong background in classical archaeology or history.
Experience in archaeological fieldwork, interdisciplinary research, or Mediterranean studies.
Proficiency in English; knowledge of French or Greek is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute an independent research project.
Collaborate with the scientific and technical staff at EFA.
Participate in archaeological fieldwork, data collection, and analysis.
Publish research findings in top-tier academic journals.
Present research at international conferences and contribute to academic discussions.