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Organisation/Company Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social (IPHES) Research Field History » Prehistory Environmental science » Earth science Anthropology » Physical anthropology Biological sciences » Zoology History » Archaeology Biological sciences » Botany Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 27 Feb *********:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number CEX***********-M Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for 6 predoctoral candidates to join one of the 10 priority lines of research defined within the strategic program accredited and funded by the program of units of excellence \"María de Maeztu\" (CEX***********-M), within the framework of the WP3 work package \"Training, Recruitment & Internationalization\".

Interested parties must indicate their chosen priority research line, according to the annex, and justify their suitability to it, following the instructions in this call.

A maximum of one candidate will be incorporated into each of the priority lines of research.

You can found it at .

Keywords: Predoctoral, PhD, Prehistory, Archaeology, Palaeoecology, Archaeobotany, Zooarchaeology, Human-animal interactions, Palaeodiet, Prehistoric technology, Lithic analysis, Use-wear analysis, Experimental archaeology, Palaeolithic art, Human evolution, Paleoanthropology, Conservation, Gender archaeology.

Who are we?

The IPHES-CERCA ( ) is an internationally renowned research centre based in Tarragona, recognised as a \"María de Maeztu\" Centre of Excellence and part of the CERCA program of the Generalitat de Catalunya.

With nearly 85 professionals, we combine science, innovation and social impact to understand human behavior throughout prehistory.

The IPHES-CERCA has obtained the HR Excellence in Research seal from the European Commission, which certifies its commitment to open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R), equal opportunities and professional development of research and technical staff.For information on potential supervisors and detailed descriptions of each priority research line, please visit our website: .

In line with our Gender Equality Plan ********* and the HRS4R Strategy, the IPHES-CERCA encourages the participation of women at all stages of research, especially in areas where they are underrepresented.

This call seeks to contribute to parity in research and promote the integration of gender perspective in scientific projects.

What will be your main functions?

As a predoctoral researcher, you be integrated activity within one of the priority lines of research of the IPHES-CERCA's Maria de Maeztu Program, under the supervision of a postdoctoral researchers of the centre.

Your Duties Will Be To

Develop an original research project within the chosen priority line.

Design and execute a work plan associated with your doctoral thesis.

Participate in the collection, management and analysis of data using up-to-date scientific methodologies.

Disseminate results through publications, congresses and other kinds of diffusion activities .

Participate in training, seminars and stays offered by the Maria de Maaetzu program.

Promote good practices in research, open science, scientific integrity and an inclusive gender perspective.

Where to apply

E-mail ******

Requirements

Research Field History » Prehistory Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Environmental science » Earth science Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Anthropology » Physical anthropology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Zoology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Botany Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Biology or other disciplines related to the doctoral thesis project.

Not be in possession of a doctoral degree or have started doctoral studies.

Meet the requirements to enroll in the Doctoral Program at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) for the ********* academic year.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field History » Prehistory Years of Research Experience None

Additional Information

What we offer

Full 4-year predoctoral contract in agreement with current regulations.

Registration in the URV Doctoral Program in Quaternary and Prehistory paid by the program/aid associated with the project.

Financial support of up to €7,000 to carry out international research stays and advanced training activities, in the framework of the predoctoral training program.

Supervision and mentoring will be provided by the María de Maeztu program.

Access to a range of training activities, interdisciplinary seminars and international stays.

The acceptance of the offer will be formalized within 20 days of the publication of the final resolution.

Incorporation into the centre will take place no later than 6 months after the acceptance of the offer.

Eligibility criteria

Evaluation criteria (assessable requirements)

Criterion 1. Academic and scientific career (up to 50 points)

• a) Scientific and technical contributions (up to 45 points): participation in research projects or activities, communications, posters scientific publications, internships and scholarships linked to the priority line.
• b) Mobility and international experience (up to 5 points): Erasmus stays, international scholarships and scientific activities.
  
  

Criterion 2. Adequacy of the profile and skills (up to 50 points)

Suitability of the profile and the Doctoral project to the chosen priority line of research.

Knowledge of English and other languages.

Key competences: Analytical and critical thinking, capacity for scientific communication, teamwork, planning, adaptability and continuous learning.

Explanatory document of the project (maximum 2 pages)

The document must follow the following structure (font Arial 11):

Introduction: Description of how the proposed project fits within the general objectives of the selected priority line.

Background and objectives: State of the art, main and secondary objectives, ethical considerations and, where appropriate, gender inclusive considerations.

If research is not affected by a gender perspective, it is necessary to explain why.

Research methodology: Description of the procedures, equipment, resources and facilities to be incorporated into the research (laboratories, ICTS, computational tools, etc.).

Candidates with disability should indicate necessary adaptations to the workplace.

Work plan: Indicate (quarterly) temporal planning of the development of the doctoral thesis including planned collaborations and/or international stays.

Selection process

Selection procedure and evaluation committee

The selection process will follow OTM-R principles, ensuring fairness, transparency and merit.

The evaluators have signed the Declaration of Absence of Conflict of Interest (DACI), guaranteeing a transparent, impartial and objective selection process.

The Procedure Will Consist Of Two Phases

An external evaluation unit will carry out the first assessment of the applicants based on the submitted documentation and in accordance with the evaluation criteria specified for the call and the Guide for Evaluation provided by the IPHES-CERCA Management Team.

Step 2. Final Review of the Selection Committee

2 members of the IPHES-CERCA and

3 external evaluators appointed by the Management of the IPHES-CERCA according to their expertise and objectivity.

Additional comments

How to submit your application

Applicants should send the documents to: ****** indicating in the subject: IPHES_MDM****_PREDOC_(Name line or area)

Required Documentation (in Spanish Or English)

Document explaining the proposal and its adequacy to the chosen line of research (maximum 2 pages, following indications in Section 7).

Copy of degrees and academic certificates (Documents in languages other than English, Spanish, Catalan, Italian or French must be translated into English).

A support letter from a potential supervisor must be listed in Annex (each potential supervisor can accept only one applicant).

Enquiries: For any questions or clarifications about this call, please contact us at: ****** .

Transparency and feedback for all applications

Following the OTM-R principles, all of the applicants who apply for the call will receive a

mail with the result of their candidacy, whether they have been selected or not.

Grievance mechanism

People who feel that the selection process has not been fair or transparent can submit a complaint by sending an email to ****** within 7 days after the notification of the results.

These will be assessed by the Selection Committee of the call.

Commitment to equality and diversity

At the IPHES-CERCA we promote an active policy of equal opportunities.

No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other legally protected condition.

We are committed providing an inclusive and safe environment acquired by IPHES-CERCA through the measures detailed in its Equality Plan.

Are you interested in joining part of a Centre of Excellence in Prehistory and Human Evolution studies, where innovative research is shaping our understanding of the past?

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social Country Spain State/Province Tarragona City Tarragona Postal Code ***** Street Edificio W3, Campus Sescelades URV, Zona Educacional, 4, ***** Tarragona

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Organisation/Company Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Department Aerospace Engineering Research Field Engineering » Aerospace engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 25 Feb *********:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 7 Apr **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

This position involves the development of a miniaturized low power Hall Thruster and its neutralizer.

The second task will be the characterization of its performance and understanding of main physical phenomena, by employing state-of-art plasma diagnostics.

The contract will be funded under the regional research project, MLPLUS-CM.

Selected candidates will join the Plasma and Space Propulsion Team (EP2, ep2.uc3m.es) at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid under the supervision of professor J. Navarro-Cavallé and with close collaboration with other researchers within the EP2 Team.

Where to apply

E-mail ******

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Aerospace engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Young MSc holder (and a total of 300 ECTS completed among BSc + MSc)

Strong background in the following disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Scientific computing, Plasma Physics, Fluid Dynamics, Electromagnetism.

Excellent candidates from other disciplines are also invited to apply.

Previous design/laboratory experience is highly desirable.

Outstanding academic record; critical & creative thinking.

Team-working and communications skills; Previous international experience desirable

Ability to deal independently and proactively with scientific and engineering challenges.

Good proficiency in English (oral & written).

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

1-year contract, possibility of renovation based on performance.

Starting annual gross salary 27 k€ plus productivity bonuses.

Become part of a young, dynamic, highly qualified, collaborative team.

Opportunity to travel to international conferences to present research activities.

Flexible working environment and schedule.

Applications from women and other underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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Sobre Bitbrain

Bitbrain es una empresa de neurotecnología que combina neurociencia, inteligencia artificial y hardware para desarrollar productos innovadores.

Creamos equipos avanzados de EEG y otras tecnologías de monitorización, junto con soluciones software y aplicaciones para investigación del mundo real.

Ayudamos a los profesionales de investigación, tecnología y salud a aplicar la neurociencia de una manera práctica y confiable.

Nuestra principal misión es acercar la neurotecnología a la sociedad, crear un impacto positivo y mejorar la vida de las personas a través de nuestras distintas líneas de investigación.

La posición: Neuromarketing Researcher

Buscamos a un/a

Neuromarketing Researcher

para formar parte de nuestro equipo de servicios de neuromarketing.

Buscamos un profesional con experiencia en investigación de mercados y habilidades analíticas sólidas.

Como Neuromarketing Researcher

Tus Principales Tareas Serán

Propuestas comerciales

(briefing, presupuesto, calendario, presentación y negociación).

Diseño metodológico del proyecto

(neuromarketing y cualitativo).

Coordinación de la

captación y del trabajo de campo

(regional, nacional e internacional).

Análisis de resultados

y obtención de insights accionables para el cliente.

Presentación de resultados

a cliente (español e inglés).

Actividades de promoción

de los servicios de neuromarketing.

Se valorará experiencia previa en neuromarketing, aunque no es imprescindible.

El perfil recibirá formación específica en la tecnología y metodología que se utilizarán.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Aprenderás de investigadores y partners con amplia experiencia en neuromarketing.

Familiarización con neurotecnología avanzada aplicada a investigación de mercados.

Trabajarás con

grandes cuentas, de muy diversos sectores y a nivel internacional.

Te unirás a un

equipo altamente cualificado

que desarrolla soluciones para un mercado emergente con un gran potencial.

Serás parte de una empresa en crecimiento que te ofrece la

oportunidad de desarrollarte profesionalmente.

Ambiente de trabajo agradable

con horarios flexibles y un

buen equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal.

Oficina ubicada en el

centro de Zaragoza.

¿Qué buscamos?

Hardskills

Experiencia de al menos 5 años en investigación de mercados,

incluyendo experiencia con investigación cualitativa presencial y estudios mixtos (combinando diversas técnicas de investigación); y experiencia en un amplio abanico de estudios (comunicación, packaging, producto, innovación, CX, UX...) en diversos sectores (alimentación, automoción, telecomunicaciones, banca, belleza, pharma...).

Experiencia liderando proyectos de investigación de mercados (gestión end-to-end), incluyendo: planificación de tiempos, presupuesto y recursos; y coordinación con equipos internos, proveedores y clientes.

Experiencia en presentaciones a clientes: elaboración de informes de insights con enfoque business-driven; presentación clara, visual y persuasiva de resultados a profesionales no técnicos; y capacidad de traducir resultados de investigación a insights estratégicos y accionables.

Softskills

Pensamiento analítico con orientación a negocio:

capacidad de conectar métricas neuro y resultados cualitativos con decisiones reales de marketing, comunicación o producto.

Comunicación clara y pedagógica en español e inglés

para: explicar conceptos neuro de manera simple; presentar insights a nivel ejecutivo; y adaptarse a distintos perfiles de cliente.

Orientación al cliente

con: capacidad para comprender el problema real del cliente y alinear el estudio para resolverlo; proponer soluciones y recomendaciones de alto valor; y transmitir que Bitbrain sea visto como "partner", no proveedor.

Organización y gestión

: capacidad para gestionar múltiples proyectos simultáneamente; control del detalle y calidad; y autonomía alta y responsabilidad.

Rigor científico con criterio práctico

: ser fiel a los datos, sin perder de vista la aplicabilidad; y saber cuándo los resultados son sólidos y cuándo no.

Colaboración y Liderazgo

capacidad para coordinar tareas y trabajar eficazmente en equipo, especialmente en entornos multidisciplinares e internacionales.

Curiosidad, Mentalidad De Aprendizaje y Adaptación Al Cambio

interés por nuevas metodologías, neurociencia aplicada, tendencias de consumidor y nuevas tecnologías que puedan simplificar el trabajo.

Otros Requisitos

Disponibilidad para vivir en Zaragoza, España.

Valoraremos Positivamente

Experiencia previa en neuromarketing

, especialmente interesante si es con equipos de EEG, GSR y eye-tracking.

Experiencia previa en

behavioural science

Si crees que podrías encajar en la posición y te gustaría formar parte de Bitbrain, no dudes en inscribirte a la oferta o enviarnos tu CV y/o Carta de Motivación a ******.

Valoraremos tu perfil y te comunicaremos cuanto antes tu progresión en el proceso de selección.

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VHIR is looking for a Predoctoral Researcher to Nephrology and Transplantation Research Group.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (professional proficiency)
  
  

Desired:

• Additional or specialised training in statistical analysis using R code.
• Specialised training using animals for experimental purposes.
  
  

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Knowledge of basic lab techniques, protein analysis (immunohistochemistry, WB) and cell cultures.
  
  

Desired:

• Knowledge of advanced statistical analysis methods.
  
  

Main responsibilities and duties:

Predoctoral research activities which includes design and perform experiments, data analysis and interpretation of the results

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 37,5h/week.
• Starting date: immediate
• Gross annual salary: 26.900,00 euros (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
• Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities
  
  

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
• International Mobility Support (Welcome Services): We aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family recommendations, and support in finding accommodation
  
  

Deadline to apply: 27-02-2026

How We Hire:

Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.

Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.

Practical assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise, on-site or remotely.

Checks: Education, references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.

Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.

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Estrategia Investigación Capacidad de análisis Analítica Compraventa Inteligencia artificial Derivados Estrategias de inversión bursátil Rentas fijas Atribución Python Machine Learning

About the role

We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with strong derivatives and equity trading desk experience to join our growing analytics function.

This role has been created to strengthen domain depth within the team and to support the next phase of development of our AI-driven trading platform and proprietary trading business. You will work closely with engineers and researchers to design, evaluate, and deploy systematic trading strategies, with a particular focus on derivatives.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has operated in institutional trading or quantitative research environments and is comfortable moving between market intuition, data, and production-grade systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and refine systematic trading strategies, primarily focused on derivatives (options, futures) with equity market exposure
• Apply deep understanding of volatility, Greeks, term structures, and risk to strategy development
• Conduct rigorous back-testing, validation, and performance analysis across historical and simulated data
• Work closely with AI, analytics and engineering teams to:
• Translate trading ideas into systematic, testable strategies
• Improve the quality, constraints, and evaluation of AI-generated strategies
• Contribute to the evolution of strategy pipelines, including documentation, testing standards, and deployment readiness
• Provide trading-domain input to ensure strategies are robust, interpretable, and suitable for live or simulated execution
• Support the scaling of the AI strategy function by embedding best practices from institutional trading environments.

Required experience

• Proven experience working with derivatives (options, futures, structured products)
• Prior experience on or closely aligned to an equity trading desk (buy-side or sell-side)
• Strong understanding of:
• Volatility surfaces and Greeks
• Trade lifecycle and execution considerations
• Risk management and P&L attribution
• Advanced Python skills for quantitative research, analysis, and back-testing
• Experience working with large market data sets (historical and/or real-time)
• Ability to translate discretionary or conceptual trading ideas into systematic strategies

Working style & mindset

• Comfortable operating in an early-stage, build-mode environment
• No ego, highly collaborative, and happy working closely with engineers and researchers
• Able to work with ambiguity and help shape processes rather than wait for them
• Commercially minded, understands the difference between interesting research and deployable strategies

Nice to have

• Experience with options volatility trading or market-making concepts
• Exposure to AI-assisted research, machine learning models, or automated strategy pipelines
• Experience working across multiple asset classes, including crypto derivatives
• Familiarity with production trading systems or execution infrastructure.

Why join us

• Work at the intersection of institutional trading expertise and cutting-edge AI
• Direct influence on how strategies are designed, tested, and brought into production
• Close collaboration with senior technical and product leadership
• Opportunity to help shape a core function as the platform scales

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FIMIM3191-BURDÍO

Institució

FUNDACIÓ IMIM

Investigador/s Responsable/s Del Projecte

Fernando Burdío Pinilla

Títol Del Projecte

Tratamiento Integral del Cáncer de Páncreas: Técnicas Innovadoras de Endoducción y Transección con Dispositivos de ARF (PANCABLADE) (CPP2024-011438)

Grup / Servei

Grup de recerca en teràpies d'ablació en cirurgia oncològica

Descripció

La persona seleccionada s'incorporarà al Grup de recerca en teràpies d'ablació en cirurgia oncològica (Programa de recerca en càncer).

Tasques Que Realitzarà

Participació en el disseny, desenvolupament i validació preclínica de nous dispositius d'ablació, realització d'experiments en animals d'acord amb els estàndards ètics i normatius, preparació, processament i anàlisi de mostres de teixits per a estudis histològics, transcriptòmics o altres òmiques en col

• laboració amb el CNIO (Centre Nacional d'Investigacions Oncològiques). Així mateix, la persona seleccionada contribuirà a la recollida, gestió i anàlisi estadística de dades, donarà suport a la traducció dels resultats cap a les fases inicials d'aplicació en humans i participarà en la difusió científica, incloent la redacció de manuscrits i la presentació en congressos.
  
  

Formació

Doctorat en l'àrea de les Ciències. És imprescindible tenir el curs de formació de personal investigador usuari d'animals d'experimentació.

Experiència

Es requereix experiència prèvia en les tasques anteriorment descrites, preferentment amb models animals.

Coneixements

Dominis en la preparació de mostres per a estudis microscòpics i histopatològics (fixació, tall, tenyit i adquisició d'imatges). Coneixements bàsics de bioestadística i capacitat per realitzar anàlisis de dades amb programes habituals. Familiaritat amb la gestió de bases de dades i l'entrada de dades per a estudis de recerca. Capacitat per treballar de forma autònoma així com en col

• laboració dins d'un equip de recerca multidisciplinar. Bones habilitats de comunicació i organització. Es requereix fluïdesa en anglès i coneixements d'informàtica a nivell d'usuari d'Office i Internet.
  
  

Informació Addicional

Es valorarà positivament l'autonomia en el disseny experimental i la interpretació de resultats per dur a terme un projecte científic i experiència en la presentació de dades i resultats en públic en anglès.Aquesta subvenció podrà ser cofinançada per la Unió Europea a través del Fons Europeu de Desenvolupament Regional, 'Una manera de fer Europa'.

Contracte

Indefinit d’activitats cientifico-tècniques 12p

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The FPI-ICIQ **** Call targets outstanding postgraduate students worldwide to support their participation in a training and research programme in chemistry, ultimately leading to a Doctoral Thesis.

The Doctoral Thesis will be linked to a research project funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and the Fondo Social Europeo (FSE+) under the framework of the Call **** of Proyectos de Generación del Conocimiento.The PhD students granted will have the opportunity to develop their professional careers in the fields of academia and industry.

This objective is achieved by:- The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment.

• A complementary training programme in both technical and soft skills.
  
  

The educational framework is designed to ensure a successful career: scientific seminars, hands-on training in the use of state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development.

ICIQ provides a personalized annual training programme for PhD students called SHARP (Severo Ochoa PhD Training Programme), which occurs over two weeks each academic year and focuses on their specific PhD year.

• Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions.
• The programme is addressed to highly qualified, motivated and talented graduate students with a strong interest in research in Chemistry or related fields.
  
  

Candidates should have an excellent academic record, a deep commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English.

• The process of evaluation and selection guarantees the principles of competition, publicity and transparency.
• Available positions: See Annex 1.II.
  
  

Application ProcessThe entire application process will be completed online.

Applicants must apply via the ICIQ's Career Portal.

Applications sent by email or any other means will be ineligible.Only one application per person will be considered.

In case of multiple applications, only the first application submitted will be taken into consideration.After completing the online form, applicants must attach the following documents:- A full Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format).

It should include the academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants and awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes, and other relevant merits and references.

• A personal statement that describes the applicant's academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two (DIN A4) pages, in PDF format).
  
  

The candidate must be able to communicate their interests and how these would align with ICIQ and the PhD training programme.

Candidates should also mention the research group where they would like to carry out their PhD and the reasons why they are interested in a particular research project.

• Official transcripts of BSc and MSc studies in PDF format.
  
  

A scanned copy of the certified academic record of the studies granting access to the PhD programme (BSc and MSc).

Candidates must have completed their master's degree by November **** to be eligible for the programme (please refer to section III. Eligibility Criteria for further information on the eligibility requirements).

For academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in English should be provided; otherwise, they will beineligible and, therefore, not taken into consideration.

For degrees obtained in foreign institutions, the academic record must include the range of marks used in the corresponding countries and the minimum mark to pass, as well as the hours or ECTS and marks for each subject.

• Contact details for letters of recommendation of two University professors, Researchers in industry or other relevant individuals who can assess the candidate's potential for research.
  
  

ICIQ will contact the people listed as references only if a candidate is shortlisted.

We suggest informing your references.

• English proficiency level: Applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency in written and oral communication in the English language.
  
  

Preferably, by the submission of a B2 certificate, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent.

This certificate is not mandatory but desirable, and alternatively, late-stage candidates will be interviewed to assess their English level.

Applicants from the Anglosphere (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from this requirement.

• Applicants should select only one PhD supervisor.Once the application has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement e-mail will be automatically sent.
  
  

Candidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.III.

Eligibility CriteriaThe programme is open to graduate students from any nationality who fulfil the following eligibility criteria:- Candidates must have a master's or an equivalent degree in the areas of Physics, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related disciplines, completed by November of ****, that allows them to be admitted in a Spanish PhD Programme by the time the fellowship starts (scheduled for the first quarter of ****, incorporating to ICIQ no later than June 1st ****).

• When in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact ICIQ's HR Unit at ****** before submission of the application.Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be evaluated according to the Evaluation Criteria described in point IV.IV.
  
  

Evaluation Criteria- Criteria 1: Academic and/or scientific-technical career path of the candidate (up to 50 points).

• Sub-criteria:- Scientific-technical contributions (up to 45 points).
  
  

The academic record and other curricular merits of the candidate will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be carried out based on training and professional experience.

• Mobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points).
  
  

Short stays in national and international institutions, universities, and industry will be assessed based on the prestige of the hosting entity and the activities conducted during the stay.

Additionally, the impact of the research stays on the candidate's career will also be considered.

• Criteria 2: Adequacy of the candidate to the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points).
• The adequacy of the candidates for the programme, project or research activities to be carried out will be assessed based on their previous training and experience.
  
  

For that purpose, consideration shall be given to the added value that carrying out the project will represent for their research career, as well as the value contributed to the institution and the host research group.V.

Evaluation and Selection ProcessThe evaluation and selection of the candidates will be performed by the project supervisor, supported by the Human Resources team, and following the procedure below:- Submitted applications will be checked for eligibility, and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected.

It will not be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the call deadline.

• The selection will be based on the evaluation criteria described in Section IV.
• At the late stages of the selection process, short-listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview.
• All applicants will be notified of the final selection decision once a candidate has been selected.
  
  

The name of the awardee will be published on ICIQ's website.

Candidates may submit allegations they deem to be appropriate, within 10 days of the date of the publication.

• Successful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within five business days of being notified.
  
  

If the applicant does not respond during this time, the offer will be considered declined.ICIQ follows a gender equality opportunity policy and a non-discrimination policy based on age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language, and disability in its selection process.ICIQ is committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours.VI.

Fellowship ConditionsThe awardees of an FPI-ICIQ PhD fellowship will be considered research personnel in training, and they will have an employment contract (a pre-doctoral contract) which is regulated in the Spanish Law *******, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education.The Fellowship Conditions are regulated in the **** call of "Proyectos de Generación del Conocimiento" and fellowships for pre-doctoral researchers associated with these projects, in the framework of the "Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación *********", Articles 3, 12 and 13.The fellowship includes the salary, the enrolment fees to a PhD program (up to 4 years) and the opportunity to carry out fully funded short stays in other institutions, companies or universities abroad.Pre-doctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 years.

Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance in the PhD studies and related research activities.

The time spent with previous pre-doctoral contracts will be deducted from the 48 months granted.

The gross annual salary will be divided into twelve monthly payments.

At the time of publishing this call, the gross monthly salary is set at €******,77.

This amount may be adjusted in the event of an increase in the remuneration established by the Statute of Pre-doctoral Research Staff in Training (EPIF).

In any case, the remuneration of the contract may not be lower than 75% of the salary established for equivalent categories under the applicable collective agreements during any of the funded years.

It shall also not be lower than the minimum interprofessional wage established annually, under Article 27 of the Revised Text of the Workers' Statute Law.

To determine these remunerations, the minimum reference category shall be that corresponding to Professional Group M3 of labour personnel.

The provisions of Article 12.4 of the **** call for "Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento" shall also apply.The fellowship includes full social security coverage through the Spanish Social Security system, providing access to the Spanish public health care system and pension and unemployment benefits.Recipients of the FPI-ICIQ fellowship may enter a postdoctoral orientation phase if they successfully defend their PhD thesis before the end of the fellowship period.

In this case, the PhD student and the supervisor may agree to continue the existing contract for up to 12 months, within a postdoctoral orientation phase.

The combined duration of both the doctoral and postdoctoral periods must not exceed 48 months.The fellowship holder is entitled to temporarily interrupt the fellowship in the situations regulated in Article 21.

C) of the Spanish Law *******, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education and in Article 25.7 of the **** call of "Proyectos de Generación del Conocimiento" and fellowships for pre-doctoral researchers associated with these projects, in the framework of the "Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación *********".

The time elapsed during this interruption will not be accounted for against the total time.The contract will take effect on the date when the awarded student joins the centre.The PhD fellowship awardees will work full-time at ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship with the same purpose or regular income.VII.

Scientific Reporting of the Actions for the Training of Predoctoral Researchers Associated with the ProjectsPre-doctoral researchers in training are required to report their activities and achieved objectives to the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades.

They must use the templates available on the website of the Agencia Estatal de Investigación.

Researchers are obligated to submit two reports: one intermediate report due at month 20 of the fellowship and a final report that covers the entire duration of the fellowship, including the POP phase, if applicable.Annex 1: Available PositionsSupervisor: Prof. Núria López AlonsoProject (PID): Artificial Intelligence for the Simulation of Materials in Energy (ANIMATE)PID Project Reference: PID***********OB-I00Number of positions: 1Reference: FPI-ICIQ ******* NL#J-*****-Ljbffr

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About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Physics AI Evaluator

Type: Full-time or Part-time Contract Work

Compensation: $73/hour

Location: USA, UK, Canada, EU

Role Responsibilities

• Write and refine prompts to guide model behavior in physics contexts.
• Evaluate LLM-generated responses to physics-related queries for conceptual accuracy and reasoning quality.
• Conduct fact-checking using authoritative public sources and domain knowledge.
• Annotate model responses by identifying strengths and areas of improvement.
• Assess clarity, structure, and appropriateness of explanations for different audiences.
• Apply consistent evaluation standards by following clear taxonomies and benchmarks.
  
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics or closely related field.
• Deep expertise in Classical Mechanics & Dynamics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Physics, or Relativity.
• Significant experience using large language models (LLMs).
• Excellent writing skills and ability to explain complex physics concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and experience reviewing technical writing.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or data annotation work.
• Experience teaching or explaining physics concepts to non-experts.
• Familiarity with evaluation rubrics or structured review frameworks.
  
  

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
  
  

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
  
  

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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• Publicada14 feb.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Researcher to give support into the Innovation in Respiratory Infections and Tuberculosis research group.

Main Responsibilities

Participation in laboratory tasks, especially bacterial and cell culture and molecular microbiology and immunology. Have an active role in the different projects of the research line.

Qualifications And Experiencie

DEGREES

• Degree in a Health-related discipline
• Master studies in Medical Microbiology
  
  

EXPERIENCE

• Previous participation in national and/or international research consortiums
• Proven experience with issues related to microbiology (bacteria and viruses), preferably in molecular microbiology
• Experience in virus and bacterial culture, MIC determination, CRISPR-Cas, Western Blot, cell culture, flow cytometry and fluorescent microscopy
• Experience in designing and building conventional and spectral cytometry panels
• Experience with data repository management (i.e. REDCap)
• Experience in the following specific software: R programming, BLAST and Benchling
  
  

COMPETENCES

• Excellent organizational skills
• Interest in working in animal models
• Good knowledge of English and French
• Availability to travel
• Flexible attitude to work and with minimum supervision
  
  

What We Offer

• Indefinite contract by Science Law (17/2022) Contrato indefinido por actividades científico-técnicas.
• The period is starting 1rst. March 2026
• The annual remuneration inherent in the position that is the subject of this call will be set based on the experience provided and the aptitudes of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
• Flexible payment (childminding vouchers + restaurant).
• 23 vacation days and 5 days for personal matters + 2 days for Easter + 2 days for Christmas.
• Training capsules paid by the company.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research center with the HRS4R badge.
• Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
  
  

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://www.germanstrias.org/en/research/infectious-diseases/3/innovation-in-respiratory-infections-and-tuberculosis-diagnosis.

How To Apply

Interested persons must attach to the application:

• Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact of 2-3 references.
  
  

Applications Will Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Guiding Principles And Objectives Of The Supply Systems, Following The Process Described Below

• Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
• Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
  
  

Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on 22th of February 2026

About Us

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas:

• Cancer
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
• Community Health
• Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
• Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
• Immunology and Inflammation
• Infectious Diseases
• Neuroscience
• Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
  
  

Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.

The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.