Chief Researchers are our most published and cited researchers. They are recognised and respected leaders in their field of research. They have already made a difference. Their expertise and research interests have a significant impact on the Institute’s scientific output and on the careers of their charges.
As Chief Researcher your responsibilities would be:
- To provide scientific leadership in defining and developing lines of research
- To identify and to take a lead in preparing proposals for funded research projects
- To establish and maintain links and collaborations with partner institutions and with industry
- To supervise research assistants in their PhD program
Scientists applying for this position have the following attributes:
- Ph.D. with at least 10 years’ telematics-related research experience
- High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English
- Successful track record in developing transferable technologies through international patents and licensing agreements
- A number of high impact publications
- Correspondingly high h-index, typically around 25
In exchange for this, we offer:
- The opportunity to work with colleagues of world-class standing
- Fully funded PhD students
- First-class research laboratories and facilities
- Full administrative and project support, freeing you to focus on your research activities
- The unrivalled quality of life to be enjoyed in the Madrid region
- Internationally-competitive salaries and relocation packages
- A share of IPR revenues arising from your work here
- Full support to transfer your results to industry, or to start-up your own company
Call for Applications
We currently have an open call for this position.
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