Integrated analysis of dental calculus and sediments for the study of health conditions and parasitological dynamics from Prehistory to historical periods

Position: Post-doctoral research contract Institute: Uni. La Sapienza of Rome
Posted on: 26/03/2026 Deadline: 25/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

10/ARCH-01 - Archaeology

Description

The project involves an integrated analysis of dental calculus and sediments from funerary and excavation contexts to reconstruct health conditions and parasitological dynamics from a diachronic perspective. Through microscopic methodologies and contextual analysis, the study aims to identify traces of infections, parasite loads, and interactions between individuals, environment, and cultural practices, from Prehistory to historical periods, contributing to a deeper understanding of the long-term relationships between health, lifestyles, and ecological context.

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Sapienza Università di Roma