Research Assistant

Our Research Assistant positions offer young, aspiring researchers a salaried position in our research team whilst undertaking their PhD at a leading Madrid University for up to four years, subject to satisfactory performance.

**THE CALL FOR THESE POSITIONS IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. THE NEXT CALL WILL BE OPENED IN DECEMBER 2008.

REMINDER: DON’T FORGET TO BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE AND RETURN WHEN THE CALL HAS BEEN RE-OPENED.**

Graduates applying for this position should have the following attributes:

BSc, MSc or equivalent in Telematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field *
Excellent academic transcripts
Clearly defined Statement of Purpose for Masters/PhD research thesis
Excellent level of spoken and written English
Highly motivated

* Candidates without a Masters will be required to complete their MSc in Year 1 of the PhD program

Successful candidates will enjoy the following benefits:

Collaboration with leading experts on international research projects
Supervision throughout your PhD with one of our internationally recognized Supervisors such as the world-renowned and award-winning scientist, Dr. Nick Maxemchuk
Use of state-of-the-art resources and facilities
Friendly, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment
Travel to international conferences and project meetings
Assistance with all aspects of immigration and relocation
Support to take innovations to market
Salaried position for up to 4 years
Freedom to focus on your research work, with full administrative support
Tuition fees paid throughout the PhD programme
Access to comprehensive healthcare
Total combined value of financial package of more than 130,000 Euros over four years
More information about the University Carlos III of Madrid PhD program

Call for Applications

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this unique opportunity please follow these instructions:

Download the IMDEA Networks Application Form and review the data required to complete it
Scan your passport or national identity card
Prepare a Statement of Purpose (see Statement of Purpose Guidelines below)
When you have prepared the necessary documents please complete the Application Form and attach the requested documents before sending your application to us by the closing date of the call ensuring that you have included the following:
- Completed IMDEA Networks Application Form (please use the filename: APPFORM_YOURNAME)
- Statement of Purpose
- Curriculum Vitae (please use the filename: CV_YOURNAME)
- Scanned passport or national identity card
Send the documents to

Statement of Purpose Guidelines

In your Statement of Purpose please explain to us who you are, what has influenced your career path so far and your professional interests. Explain broadly what you want to research. This is an important part of the application. More significantly, it is an important opportunity for you to ask yourself important questions and to ensure you are really committed to such a demanding challenge.