Linda Fibiger
Senior Lecturer; Human Osteoarchaeology · College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences · University of Edinburgh
Quick answer: Linda Fibiger is Senior Lecturer; Human Osteoarchaeology at University of Edinburgh. Linda Fibiger shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I am happy to discuss proposals for postgraduate research in the area of bioarchaeology, but especially conflict archaeology, violence, trauma, ethics and experimental bioarchaeology.
Research interests
Human skeletal remains are central to understanding past lifeways and I am interested in all aspects of human osteology, palaeopathology and the contextual interpretation of the skeletal record. More specifically, this includes: Interpersonal violence and conflict; Experimental bioarchaeology; Neolithic and Bronze Age Europe; The bioarchaeology of prehistoric, Medieval and Post-Medieval Irish burials; Human skeletal remains from caves; Activity-related trauma; Professional standards, ethics and legislation in human osteoarchaeology.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Fibiger, L., Iraeta-Orbegozo, M., Koledin, J., Laffoon, J. E., Makarewicz, C. A., Mylopotamitaki, D., Bruyere, C., Booth, T., Bronk-Ramsey, C., Layfield, R., Anchieri, L., Huang, Y., Kjær Knudsen, A., Niemann, J., Radmanović, D., Oldham, N. J., Shaw, B., Tracy, S., Nylund, S. & Daly, S., Winter-Schuh, C., van Acken, D., Ringbauer, H., Mittnik, A., Ramos-Madrigal, J., Schroeder, H. & Molloy, B. 2026. A large mass grave from the Early Iron Age indicates selective violence towards women and children in the Carpathian Basin. Nature Human Behaviour https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02399-9
[2026] Molloy, B. & Fibiger, L. 2026. A2,850‑year‑old mass grave in Serbia reveals a shift in prehistoric violence. The Conversation (online) https://doi.org/10.64628/AB.gc6gc3n9k
[2026] Molloy, B., F
Frequently asked questions
Is Linda Fibiger hiring PhD students at University of Edinburgh?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Linda Fibiger's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I am happy to discuss proposals for postgraduate research in the area of bioarchaeology, but especially conflict archaeology, violence, trauma, ethics and experimental bioarchaeology..
What does Linda Fibiger research?
Human skeletal remains are central to understanding past lifeways and I am interested in all aspects of human osteology, palaeopathology and the contextual interpretation of the skeletal record. More specifically, this includes: Interpersonal violence and conflict; Experimental bioarchaeology; Neoli
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