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| ICCUB's Maria de Maeztu Postdoctoral positions and Fellowship | Closing date: 2025-11-30
Contact: Esther Pallares |
| The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions and one ICCUB Postdoctoral Fellowship, offered under the framework of its Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu. All positions are funded for up to 3 years. | | ▸ more | The three scientific profiles are as follows:
- Position in Beyond the standard models of cosmology and particle physics: https://icc.ub.edu/node/1177163
- Position in Gravitational wave physics: https://icc.ub.edu/node/1177161
- Position in Quantum Resources for Science and Technology: https://icc.ub.edu/node/1177162
These positions are part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment at one of Europe?s leading centers in cosmology, astrophysics, and particle physics. The Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICCUB) at the University of Barcelona, established in 2006, focuses on cosmology, astrophysics, particle physics, quantum physics, and nuclear physics. With over 70 scientists, 20 engineers, and 90 postdoctoral researchers and PhD students (35% international), ICCUB collaborates internationally on projects like Gaia, LHCb, Virgo, MAGIC, CTA, and DESI. It also has an Advanced Technology Unit supporting experimental research requiring cutting-edge technology.
Requirements:
Applicants must hold a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, or a closely related field by the start date of the contract, approximately in October 2026. We are looking for motivated researchers with a strong track record and a collaborative spirit.
Employment Terms:
Duration: up to 3 years
Start Date: Preferably by Fall 2026 (flexibility possible for parental or special circumstances)
Salary:
Maria de Maeztu Postdoctoral Positions: Approx. 36.360?/year (gross), including full social security and public healthcare coverage for the researcher, spouse or registered partner and children
ICCUB Postdoctoral Fellowship: Approx. 42.900?/year (gross), including full social security and public healthcare coverage for the researcher, spouse or registered partner and children
Research Support:
Fellowship: ?8,000/year for travel and training
Postdoctoral Positions: ?5,000/year for travel and training
Access to ICCUB?s advanced computational infrastructure, training programs, and career development resources
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria @ icc.ub.edu with their request.
Application Process:
To apply, please complete the application form and provide contact details for three referees. After submission, you will receive instructions to upload the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Research statement (max 4 pp) outlining research experience, interests, research plan and how the candidate?s profiles and research plan would fit with the scientific profile of the position(s)
Publication List
The contact of three Reference Letter writers (referees will be contacted directly)
Reference letters must be sent directly by the referees through the on-line application system (the system will contact these scientists you named, asking them to submit their letters of reference after a few working days). Applications will only be considered once at least two reference letters have been received.
Note: Applicants should select their preferred job offer.
Note: For questions regarding the application process, please contact Esther Pallarès at secretaria @ icc.ub.edu.
Deadline
Application deadline: November 30th, 2025
Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline and will continue until all positions are filled.
Selection process:
The selection process consists of two phases: merit-based evaluation and an interview.
1. Merit-Based Evaluation
The Selection Committee will verify and assess the merits documented by the applicants. The maximum score for this phase is 80 points, distributed across the following categories:
Curriculum Vitae ? Maximum: 30 points
Alignment with the María de Maeztu Challenge ? Maximum: 30 points
Reference Letters ? Maximum: 20 points
2. Interview: maximum 20 points
Applicants who score at least 50 points in the merit-based evaluation will be invited to an interview. The interview will be conducted in English and may take place online via a video conferencing platform.
Funding:
These positions are financed by the State Agency for Research of the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities through the "Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu 04/2019-03/2031" awarded to the Institute of Cosmos Sciences, grant CEX2024-001451-M funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.
The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2025 for the third time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers of knowledge.
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