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Universidad de Salamanca
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Postdoctoral candidates interested in applying to Horizon Europe MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024 with the University of Salamanca, Spain

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The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
26 Apr 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universidad de Salamanca
Research Field
All
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Horizon Europe - MSCA
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Horizon Europe MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships offer successful applicants a full-time contract with a highly competitive salary to work on a research project and enjoy advanced training. The duration of the Fellowships is described online and the eligibility criteria for applying are:

  1. Holding a PhD degree at the time of the deadline for applications (Applicants who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will also be considered eligible to apply);
  2. A maximum of eight years experience in research, from the date of the award of their PhD degree (Years of experience outside research and career breaks will not count towards the above maximum, nor will years of experience in research in third countries, for nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries who wish to reintegrate to Europe);
  3. Not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 month immediately before the call deadline (11 September 2024).

The University of Salamanca is one of the three oldest universities in Europe, boasting a wide range of Faculties and Research Institutes in Sciences and Arts. The university is made up of 9research campuses in Ávila, Zamora, Béjar y Salamanca.

The University of Salamanca offers a wide range of Studies to about 28.000 pre-graduate students every year, plus about 2.600 post-graduate ones; it contracts 3.200 researches, who are distributed in 16 Faculties and Schools (Biology, Chemical Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Psychology, Agricultural and environmental sciences, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Economics and business, Law, Education, Philosophy, Philology, Geography and history, Translation and Information Science), 64 University Departments, 10 Universities Schools, 12 Institutes, as well as 240 Consolidated Research Groups on the Social, Biomedical, Art, Experimental and Formal Sciences.

The University of Salamanca is recognized as one of the most outstanding Spanish universities in both national and international rankings.

The University of Salamanca will be delighted to help post-doctoral applicants that are willing apply for MSCA-PF 2024 funding in order to develop their research career with us.

Where to apply

E-mail
opi@usal.es

Requirements

Research Field
All
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Specific Requirements

Desirable skills

  • Highly motivated candidates with an excellent scientific track-record.
  • The candidate will be organized, hard-working and have the ability to work in a team and interdisciplinary environment.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Fluent English.

Additional Information

Benefits

What we offer

  • An extensive international network of scientific and technological collaborators.
  • Professional development and training plan aimed at improving scientific and transversal skills to prepare our researchers for a competitive scientific career.
  • State-of-the-art scientific facilities.
  • A professional research support team with extensive experience in project management, financing opportunities, technology transfer, IT management, dissemination and outreach, HR management, economic and administrative management.
  • Possibility to participate in dissemination events with industry and outreach activities with scholars, organised throughout the year.
  • Flexible working schedule. 
  • Access to university facilities: gym, sport activities, language courses, libraries, etc.  
Additional comments

Application

Candidates interested in this position should send the following documentation by email opi@usal.es:

  1. A complete CV, including personal contact information.
  2. motivation letter, outlining the 5 most relevant research results (1-page).
  3. Brief 1-page proposal of your future research project.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
10
Company/Institute
Universidad de Salamanca
Country
Spain
State/Province
Salamanca
City
Salamanca
Postal Code
37008
Street
Patio de Escuelas
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Contact

State/Province
SPAIN/Salamanca
City
Salamanca
Website
Street
Patio de Escuelas
Postal Code
37008
E-Mail
opi@usal.es

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