Ofertas de empleo en CSIC

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Company Description

The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas-CSIC) is the largest public research organization in Spain, encompassing 124 research centers. As a government agency, CSIC is dedicated to both basic and applied scientific research across various disciplines. It plays a key role in driving innovation and addressing societal challenges through groundbreaking research and international collaborations. CSIC fosters an environment of excellence and is committed to supporting researchers in advancing scientific knowledge.

Role Description

Artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies are among the most transformative areas of frontier research and development in science and engineering today. Their convergence has the potential to redefine how we simulate, optimize, and understand complex physical systems. Integrating AI into quantum computers and simulators can help overcome current hardware constraints, improve system control, and unlock new modes of problem-solving that surpass classical approaches. 

The ML-QSIM project is built upon a robust multi-node and multi-regional structure, encompassing four complementary research groups located in Asturias (CINN), Aragón (INMA), Catalunya (CVC), and Madrid (ICMM), and aims to develop AI-driven methodologies for quantum simulations and computation based on neutral atom platforms, exploring both theoretical and experimental domains. Research will span quantum control, quantum-enhanced machine learning, and hybrid quantum-classical computation, interfacing closely with cold-atom experiments under construction at CINN. Our goal is to create robust AI tools that enhance quantum performance, contribute to the emerging ecosystem of quantum technologies in Spain and the EU, and position our consortium at the intersection of quantum physics, computer science, and artificial intelligence. 

We are seeking three highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join the team. Each position will address a complementary research area within the project: 

1. Quantum Control and Reinforcement Learning (CINN, Asturias) 

• Develop AI-driven control strategies based on reinforcement learning to optimize cooling and trapping parameters using real-time feedback for the Rydberg atom experimental platform. 
• Enhance holographic methods for optical tweezers with generative models and closed-loop optimization. 
• Benchmark AI-assisted methods against classical control approaches and assess scalability and robustness under realistic noise conditions. 

2. Neural Ansätze for Quantum Simulations (INMA, Zaragoza) 

• Build and maintain software infrastructure for modeling quantum systems with machine learning tools. 
• Investigate neural-network-based representations of many-body quantum states (variational ansätze), symmetries, and thermal or dynamical properties. 
• Bridge the gap between simulations and experiments by connecting with the neutral atom platform developed at CINN. 

3. Quantum Machine Learning and Quantum Optimization (ICMM, Madrid) 

• Develop theoretical frameworks for qudit-based quantum neural networks and quantum active learning (QAL). 
• Investigate hybrid quantum-classical pipelines, quantum compilation techniques, and noise-aware algorithms for Rydberg architectures. 
• Apply quantum optimization to real-world problems such as logistics, scheduling, and portfolio allocation, comparing performance with classical methods. 

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related fields. 
• Strong background in at least one of the following: machine learning, quantum computing, control theory, computer vision, or numerical simulations. 
• Experience with Python-based scientific programming 
• Excellent problem-solving skills, 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate across different scientific cultures. 
• Fluency in English. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary and contract terms following institutional and national regulations for up to three years. 
• A vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment in collaboration with leading Spanish quantum technology centers. 
• Access to quantum simulation platforms, HPC resources, and experimental facilities. 
• Opportunities to contribute to EU-funded research initiatives and international collaborations. 
• A commitment to open science, including software, data, and collaboration tools. 

How to Apply 

Please send the following materials to [email protected] by 28/02/2026

• A cover letter indicating which position(s) you are applying for and your research interests 
• Curriculum vitae including publication list and (if available) access to contributed software repositories (github/gitlab) 
• Names and contact information of two references 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. More details of the hiring process will be given to pre-screened candidates. 

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Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Organisation/Company CSIC Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Mar *********:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jun **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - MSCA Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number ********* Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Objectives

Improve the biomanufacturing efficiency through a combination of advanced computational and experimental techniques (in model organisms such as P. pastoris and C. necator), along with AI-driven tools for bio-retrosynthesis-based metabolic pathway design, enzyme design and optimization, and DNA part selection.

Knowledge-graph-based combinatorial experiment designs are used to span multiple scales, while Multiobjective optimization strategies ensure improvements in efficiency across various biomanufacturing scales.

Expected Results

Development of innovative bio-based production methods tailored to meet specific target property requirements.

These methods will leverage new-to-nature metabolic pathways, ensuring the efficient production of food ingredients and proteins.

A multi-scale strategy will be implemented to design and optimise these metabolic pathways, integrating insights from various biological scales.

Where to apply

E-mail ******

Requirements

Research Field Technology » Biotechnology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

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

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

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates should hold a degree in biotechnology, synthetic biology, systems biology, applied mathematics (or a related subject area), be interested in biomanufacturing in biofoundries, and have technical skills in computer programming and basic knowledge of mathematical models for systems and/or synthetic biology.

A secondment at the Technical University of Berlin, Germany, lasting a total of six months, is an integral part of the PhD program.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

A comprehensive, interactive and international training programme covering the broader aspects and interface between life science, data science, artificial intelligence and humanities and social sciences, as well as transferable skills

An enthusiastic team of professionals to co-operate with

Personal Career Development Plan (PDCP) to prepare young researchers for their future careers

Each DC will undergo individual training at individual institutes according to the PCDP description

An attractive compensation package in accordance with the MSCA-DN programme regulations for doctoral candidates.

The exact salary will be confirmed and will be based on a living allowance of ****€/month (correction factor to be applied per country) + mobility allowance of 600€/month.

Additionally, researchers may also qualify for a family allowance of 660€/month, depending on the family situation.

Taxation and social (including pension) contribution deductions based on national and company regulations will apply.

Eligibility criteria

Any nationality

Doctoral Candidate (DC): The applicant must not have been awarded a doctoral degree.

Mobility rule: The DC must not have resided or carried out main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months* in the three years immediately prior to the date of selection in the same appointing international organisation.

• EXCLUDED: short stays such as holidays, compulsory national services such as mandatory military service and procedures for obtaining refugee status under the General Convention.
  
  

Language: Applicants must demonstrate fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English (B2).

Selection process

FrameBio (Multiscale Frameworks for BioSolutions) is a project funded by the European Union with a goal is to revolutionise biotechnology by developing comprehensive computational modules that simulate the microbial behaviour of bioproducts and quantify/estimate their resource dependencies across various scales.

This PhD position is part of a unique multidisciplinary Doctoral Network (15 partners and 10 countries) that will collaborate and train 13 PhDs in genomics, metabolomics, fermentation, process optimisation, data science, and sustainability assessments.

This project has received funding from the Horizon Europe, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) grant (Grant agreement ID: *********, ).

Additional comments

Supervisors team

The

Dynamics Biodesign Lab (DBDL)

, led by Dr.

Pablo Carbonell

, creates innovative solutions for automated biofoundries, fostering sustainable industrial biotechnology across the bio-economy sectors.

The lab combines synthetic biology, machine learning and biosensor and pathway dynamic regulation design to produce next-generation bio-based chemicals.

The

Computational Synthetic Biology group (CSBG)

, led by Dr.

Irene Otero-Muras

, works on the design, analysis and control of biomolecular networks: nonlinear, complex systems – sometimes subject to significant molecular noise – with relevance in cell regulation, signalling and metabolic processes.

The research aims to advance fundamental understanding and address innovative applications for systems and synthetic biology.

The

Biotechnology of Industrial Yeasts Laboratory

of I2SysBio, led by Dr.

Agustín Aranda

, deals with the use of different species of yeast of biotechnological interest, mainly Saccharomyces cerevisiae during winemaking.

We are focused on regulatory systems as stress response (mainly oxidative) and nutrient signalling pathways, and we use genetic manipulation to characterise such mechanisms in conditions that mimic industrial environments.

The

Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

is the largest public research organisation in Spain and one of the most important in the European Research Area (ERA).

It is the main player in the Spanish Science, Technology, and Innovation System and is currently made up of over 13,200 people.

These individuals are distributed between the CSIC Corporate Organisation, 121 research institutes, and three national centres located throughout Spain, as well as an institute in Rome.

The CSIC conducts research in three core areas: Society, Life, and Material, which cover most academic disciplines.

In March ****, the CSIC was among the institutions awarded the 'HR Excellence in Research Award'.

The DC will be enrolled in the "Institute for Integrative Systems Biology .

The DC will be enrolled in the Science and Technology Programme, Biosciences area, offered by the Menendez Pelayo International University.

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Organisation/Company Instituto de Análisis Económico, CSIC Research Field Economics Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Dec *********:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time 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?

NoOffer DescriptionThe Institute for Economic Analysis (IAE) is a research center within the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), the largest public research institution in Spain.

Founded in **** and situated in the Barcelona metropolitan area, the IAE is renowned for advancing frontier research in economics.

Its team of researchers is dedicated to scientific excellence, employing both theoretical and empirical approaches across a wide spectrum of economic areas.

Consistently recognized in international rankings, the IAE stands out as one of Europe's premier institutions for economic research.The IAE is also a founding member of the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE), a world-class institution that fosters collaboration among four academic and research units in Barcelona.

The BSE has consistently been awarded Severo Ochoa grants since the program was launched by Spain's State Research Agency.

This prestigious recognition is awarded to top research institutions in Spain that demonstrate scientific impact and leadership at the international level.

The IAE is engaged in graduate education by directing and contributing to BSE Master's programs.

We are equally dedicated to the IDEA doctoral program at UAB, where we mentor the next generation of scholars, equipping them with the guidance, resources, and support necessary to excel in their academic pursuits.As a public institution, CSIC periodically opens \"Permanent Job Calls,\" which are the way to achieve a permanent public position at CSIC as a civil servant.

You may consult these at CSIC's Virtual Platform .

There are 3 levels of permanent positions at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC): Tenured Scientist (Associate Professor level 1), Research Scientist (Associate Professor level 2) and Research Professor.CSIC typically opens an annual call for permanent positions, but this does not guarantee that the IAE will have an open position / open positions each year.

In general, the IAE Board must request positions from CSIC, submitting a list of highly qualified candidates who have expressed a strong interest in joining the institute.

Therefore, if you are interested, please contact ****** and check our website here or here .

As a general rule, candidates should have a European Union citizenship, although there are a few exceptions to this.

To apply for a tenured civil servant position, candidates who have completed their Ph.D. thesis abroad must have their doctoral degree homologated or at least received the equivalence in Spain.

Equivalence is a simplified procedure that certifies, for academic purposes, that the training completed to obtain a foreign master's or doctoral degree is comparable to that required in Spain, both in terms of level and in relation to a specific academic area and field.

For reference, the process of obtaining the equivalence of a foreign Ph.D. degree can take up several months.

Hence, the process should be started before there is a call announcing new positions.If you need the recognition of equivalence of your doctoral degree, the body responsible for issuing it will be any Spanish public or private university, provided that the university offers a doctoral program comparable to the one for which recognition is sought.

Some of the documents to be submitted will require an official translation into Spanish and might require legalization .

Within the European Union, the translation of public documents of a Member State is not required when they are accompanied by a standard multilingual form.

The legalization must be carried out by the Spanish consular office in the country where the document was issued, except in the case of countries that are signatories of the Hague Convention , where legalization is replaced by the apostille, issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin.

Neither legalization nor apostille is required for academic documents issued by EU Member States, signatories to the EEA Agreement or Switzerland.

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Teletrabajo .

The Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) is recruiting a highly motivated professional as a Gender Officer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the ICMAB-CSIC action plan for equality and inclusion.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing several activities and actions, ensuring high quality and efficiency.

Tasks and responsibilities

Provide the directorship team with guidance and advice on equality and gender perspectives.

Implementation, monitoring, evaluation and revision of the Equality and Inclusion Action Plan.

Dissemination of its results.

Management of a database of information on gender equality and needs of minorities.

Organization of awareness and training campaigns on equality and inclusion.

Sensitization, support and guidance of researchers in gender issues.

Analysis of impact of R+D activities at ICMAB on gender equality.

Prepare reports and statistics in the field.

Support researchers in explaining the gender dimension of their research in applications.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Socio-Cultural Gender Studies, a Bachelor's degree with a specialisation in gender studies, equality policies or diversity management (although other specialisations will be considered).

Experience in equality plans, collection of gender indicators, evaluation of measures will be advantageous.

Full command (advanced level) of English and Spanish, any other European languages desirable.

Catalan will be advantageous.

Practical experience in Human Resources and project management will be advantageous.

Experience of work on Equality and Inclusion in research centres will be advantageous.

Personal skills

Team Player

Proactivity

Organization

We Offer

Full time position.

Salary According To Qualifications Following CSIC Scales.

Balance of work and personal life: Partial remote working, flexible timetable, 22 days of holidays plus 6/7 days for personal matters.

ICMAB is one of the top research institutions in Spain (Severo Ochoa seal of excellence) with an excellent environment between workers.

Career development: great offer of training opportunities and individual plan + follow-up with supervisor.

ICMAB is located in the UAB Campus, with cycle lanes to nearby towns and cycle parking, public transportation to Barcelona and nearby cities and car parking spots; green areas (also ICMAB has a nice terrace); broad offer of cafeterias and canteens; Gym installations with discounts for UAB campus people, etc. ()

Incorporation: expected April ****.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send an email to

With

Detailed CV, including a list of references with contact details.

Cover letter (max ******* words) with: self-introduction, experience related to the job offer details, your goals in this position.

E-mail subject: Gender Officer – 'your name'

Closing date: 30 January **** or until a successful candidate is found.

Further information/Doubts: Lourdes Fàbrega

About ICMAB

ICMAB – CSIC is a multidisciplinary global reference centre for the cutting-edge research of functional materials electronics, energy and health which fosters knowledge transfer and is characterised by its internationalisation and its education, inclusion and diversity policies.

ICMAB-CSIC is committed to know-how transfer to productive sectors as well as to participate in educational and outreach activities.

Since ****, ICMAB – CSIC has been awarded for three consecutive periods with the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence distinction.

ICMAB-CSIC, with over 250 members from 47 nationalities, is more than three decades old research institute located at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) campus, surrounded by other research and technological centres and with access to many state-of-the-art equipment and scientific facilities.

Moreover, ICMAB-CSIC has its own scientific services equipped with the newest scientific instrumentation and with highly specialised technical staff available to the scientific community.

ICMAB-CSIC is committed to supporting inclusion and diversity as part of ICMAB-CSIC values.

We actively celebrate colleagues' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith and gender.

Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

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