Open Call for junior and senior researchers

IMDEA-Software is seeking candidates to fill openings at all levels.
The main selection criterion will be the candidate's demonstrated ability and commitment to research. Search and selection of candidates for these positions will be coordinated directly by the directors of each foundation and will be performed by an independent advisory board following the recommendations of the European Charter for Researchers.

Candidates must fill-out the application form and attach a copy of their CV.
Only electronic applications will be considered at this stage of the selection process.

Selection Process

Applications should be sent while the call is open. All applications will be first checked for eligibility, and then they will be reviewed by an independent and diverse selection committee including members from different countries. Whenever possible, a wide range of selection practices will be used, such us external expert assessment and face-to face interviews.

The selection process will take into consideration mainly the candidate’s scientific merit which will be judged qualitatively as well as quantitatively , focusing on outstanding results within a diversified career path and looking at the whole range of experience of the candidates.

Candidates, who pass the first selection phase, will be contacted directly and may be required to provide appropriate proof and recognition of their qualifications, such as university transcripts or certificates of accomplishment before they are called for interviews.

In any case all candidates who are eligible will be informed through out the process of their standing.

Contracts

Senior candidates are eligible for tenured positions. For junior candidates, the initial contract will be for two years, renewable up to two times. Within this 6-year period, a tenure decision will be made on the basis of merit. The above-mentioned renewals are contingent on the candidate's showing satisfactory progress. Junior researchers on this tenure track contracts can apply for tenure review at any point in time during the first 6 years.

Tenure decisions will depend on the quality of research. Tenure review will be conducted by an internal committee with the support of external peer reviews of the candidate's research work. Clear rules and explicit guideline will be established in each foundation.

Salaries

Salaries will be established on an individual basis within a range that guarantees fair and attractive conditions with adequate and equitable social security provision in accordance with existing national Spanish legislation. This includes access to an excellent public healthcare system.

Language

Full command of English is required.

Application Form