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Six two-year Postdoctoral Contracts
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Offer DescriptionThe Institute for Neuroscience (IN) is launching a new call of its Postdoctoral Programme linked to the 2023-26 “Severo Ochoa” Award for Spanish Centres of Excellence.We are now offering up to six two-year postdoctoral contracts for exceptional and highly motivated young investigators interested in working for any of the IN Scientific Programs (see ).Who can apply?
- The call is open to experienced postdocs of any nationality.
- Mobility is required. Applicants must not have carried out their main activity in the IN for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior the application deadline.
Appointment conditionsAppointed postdoctoral researchers will receive an employment contract with a gross annual salary of € 39,000-42,500, depending on experience, and will pursue their research in a highly collaborative environment without teaching duties. Although opportunities to undertake postgraduate teaching and/or transfer activities would be also available. We have an active policy for mentoring young researchers, which typically involves the association of young scientists with experienced researchers in the same programme. We will offer postdoctoral researchers the possibility to attend laboratory management courses to provide them with laboratory leadership and management skills.Employment contracts will be prepared in accordance to Spanish laws and regulations, and employees will be included in the general Spanish Social Security System. With this, appointed researchers and their families will receive full health insurance coverage.How to applyBefore submitting the application, potential candidates should contact and get the support of a Principal Investigator of one of the research teams in the IN. This commitment is required for submitting the application.Applications should include the following documents (in PDF format):
- Written support of the Principal Investigator of the IN host lab.
- Short CV (please download and use the model format from).
- A letter of motivation, including the envisaged integration in one of the Scientific Programmes of the IN. The expected interaction with more than one research group will be appreciated (max. 1 page, min. font size 11 pt.).
- Brief description of the 2-yr research project (max. 2 pages, min. font size 11 pt.).
- Two letters of support. They have to be submitted exclusively by email to
.The call will be open until 31 May 2024 at 15:00 CETSelection ProcessA Selection Committee will assess the applications received and may request on-line interviews with the candidates. Candidates will receive notification of the evaluation process by the end of July 2024. Incorporation to the IN is expected by January 2025RequirementsResearch Field Neurosciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsExceptional and highly motivated young investigatorsSpecific RequirementsThe call is open to experienced postdocs of any nationality.Mobility is required. Applicants must not have carried out their main activity in the IN for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior the application deadline.Before submitting the application, potential candidates should contact and get the support of a Principal Investigator of one of the research teams in the IN. This commitment is required for submitting the application.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefitsThe IN has an active policy for mentoring young researchers, which typically involves the association of young scientists with experienced researchers in the same programme. We will offer postdoctoral researchers the possibility to attend laboratory management courses to provide them with laboratory leadership and management skills.Eligibility criteriaThe call is open to experienced postdocs of any nationality.Mobility is required. Applicants must not have carried out their main activity in the IN for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior the application deadline.Selection processA Selection Committee will assess the applications received and may request on-line interviews with the candidates. Candidates will receive notification of the evaluation process by the end of July 2024. Incorporation to the IN is expected by January 2025Additional commentsThe Institute for Neuroscience is a joint center between the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), hosting over 50 laboratories with more than 350 people from 23 different nationalities, with full access to cutting-edge technologies and extensive training opportunities. It hosts an International Neuroscience Master and PhD program with their own scholarships, frequently organizes conferences and thematic meetings, and periodically holds seminars with national and international speakers, providing a highly stimulating research environment in one of Spain and Europe most attractive places to work and live, Alicante. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 6 Company/Institute Instituto de Neurociencias CSIC-UMH Country Spain State/Province Alicante City San Juan de Alicante Postal Code 03550 Street Avenida de Santiago Ramón y Cajal s/nWhere to apply E-mail[email protected]Contact State/ProvinceAlicante CitySan Juan de Alicante WebsiteStreetAv. Santiago Ramón y Cajal s/n Postal Code03550 E-Mail[email protected] Phone+34 965 91 9228+34 965 23 3763STATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary
€39000 – 42500 per year
Location
San Juan de Alicante, Alicante
Job date
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:25:58 GMT
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