The University of Almería is pleased to host potential MSCA-PF 2026 applicants! Professor Francisco José Díaz Marcilla (Dept. of Geography, History and Humanities) welcomes expressions of interest from talented researchers eager to develop an innovative project under his supervision. Applicants must satisfy the MSCA Mobility Rule. Further information regarding the 2026 call requirements is available here.
Our institution
Founded in 1993, the University of Almería (UAL) is a dynamic and modern public institution located on the Mediterranean coast, actively contributing to the European Research Area through international collaboration. Our research community comprises 1,041 professionals and 144 recognized research groups, all committed to excellence, social impact, and high-level knowledge transfer.
UAL is internationally recognized for its leadership in strategic sectors, ranking in the Top 151-200 of the Shanghai Ranking (GRAS) in fields such as Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, and Nursing. Our research capabilities are centralized in 12 Specialized Research Centers.
UAL holds a strong international vocation and a solid track record in international research programs (H2020, Horizon Europe) and academic cooperation (Erasmus+ KA2), currently managing 46 active international projects as both a partner and coordinator. We take pride in our leadership capacity, having coordinated 9 Horizon Europe Pillar II proposals and heading large-scale initiatives such as the LIFE ACCLIMATE project, and the EU Reference Laboratories (EURL) network. Moreover, UAL is the Coordinator of UNIgreen, the Green European University—a European Alliance of 8 institutions dedicated to sustainable agriculture and biotechnology.
Our office provides "end-to-end" personalized advice, from the proposal writing phase (including technical reviews) to financial management and final reporting.
The Centre / Research Group
The University of Almería has the necessary resources and equipment, including a dedicated space for the MSCA-PF within the Department where he/she will carry out his/her work. This space consists of an office equipped with computer equipment, internet access, a printer, a scanner, a desk, shelving, etc.
The facilities of the “Manuel Carrilero Millán” Laboratory, in which the Medieval History area is included, are also available, consisting of meeting rooms and workspaces. Additionally, the following spaces are available in campus: research rooms, equipped with all the basic necessities for the future fellow's work and project; the Nicolás Salmerón University Library, with access not only to physical books and journals but also to numerous databases and online resources; and services such as restaurants, dining hall, parking, copy center, study rooms, etc., which ensure the optimal development of the project from this perspective.
Finally, with regard to human resources, it is worth mentioning the existence of a Department Secretariat, as well as the different services of the UAL (Human Resources, Teaching and Research Staff, Acquisitions, etc.), which together with the members of the “Abdera” Research Group to which the supervisor belongs and in which the future MSCA-PF would be integrated will guarantee the perfect integration of the project into the research structure of the university.
The Project
Candidates interested in developing studies on evangelization processes during the medieval period, both the High and Late Middle Ages, are encouraged to apply. This research area also includes studies of conversion processes within Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or other Indo-European religious contexts.
Possible topics include:
- Studies of catechetical or doctrinal texts, as well as sermon texts, for analysis from paleographic, philosophical, historical, and/or literary perspectives;
- Studies on the socio-historical dimension of preaching and evangelization processes, highlighting their impact on the cultures affected, for study from historical, documentary, sociological, and/or anthropological perspectives;
- Studies on the prosopography of the agents (missionaries, preachers, authors, promoters) of these preaching processes, to document their lives, studies, social and/or cultural relationships with other agents.
Research Area
Social Sciences and Humanities (SOC)
To ensure a comprehensive evaluation of your application, interested candidates are kindly requested to submit the following documentation directly to Professor Francisco José Díaz Marcilla. Please ensure all files are provided in English to facilitate the review process:
- CV
- Letter of recommendation (optional)
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