Summary
The Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.) (CNIC) is seeking an outstanding Principal Investigator at the Full Professor Level III to lead a research line in the field of cerebrovascular disease. This is a temporary position under the Spanish employment category “Contrato de Investigador/a Distinguido/a.” The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and leading a research laboratory, securing competitive funding, publishing in high-impact journals, and supervising a research team.
Designation
Full Professor (Level III) / Principal Investigator
Research Area
Cerebrovascular Disease
Location
Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), Spain
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Lead and develop the research lines of their laboratory.
- Secure extramural funding from highly competitive national and international sources.
- Publish scientific results in high-impact international journals in cardiovascular research, general medicine, and/or multidisciplinary sciences.
- Supervise all members of the research team, including research and technical staff.
- Participate in coordination and management tasks, committees, and other institutional needs as requested by CNIC leadership.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
- Education: PhD in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, etc.).
- Experience as Group Leader: At least 10 years in an internationally recognized research center in the cardiovascular field. Reduced experience requirements for individuals with disabilities: 6 years and 8 months for disability > 66%, and 8 years and 4 months for disability > 33%.
- Scientific Publication Record: Fulfilling at least one of the following criteria (bibliometric parameters according to Web of Science/Journal Citation Reports):
- ≥ 6 original articles as corresponding or co-corresponding author published in the last 5 years (since August 2021) in journals ranked in the first decile of their field.
- ≥ 1 original article as corresponding or co-corresponding author published in the last 5 years (since August 2021) in journals ranked in the TOP3 of their field.
- ≥ 1 original article as corresponding or co-corresponding author published in the last 5 years (since August 2021) classified as Highly Cited Paper according to Web of Science.
- Grant Experience: Experience as Principal Investigator and/or Coordinator of research grants obtained from international funding sources (outside Spain) during the last 5 years (since August 2021).
- Research Focus: Main research focus must be aligned with the field of cerebrovascular disease.
Valuable Requirements (Evaluation Criteria):
Candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria, with percentages indicating their weight:
- Scientific Production (30%): Publications as corresponding/co-corresponding author in first decile journals during the last 5 years (since August 2021). Greater value for original research articles.
- Fundraising (International) (25%): Projects obtained from international funding sources as Principal Investigator or Coordinator during the last 5 years (since August 2021).
- Fundraising (National) (10%): Projects obtained from national funding sources as Principal Investigator or Coordinator during the last 5 years (since August 2021).
- International Recognition (10%): Participation in international committees, advisory boards, grant evaluation panels, invited lectures, and editorial boards during the last 5 years (since August 2021).
- Training and Mentoring (5%): Experience mentoring young researchers (PhD students, postdocs, MD trainees) and participation in training activities during the last 5 years (since August 2021).
- Impact on Society (5%): Translation of research discoveries into clinical practice, patents, industrial collaborations, and societal impact during the last 5 years (since August 2021).
- Cerebrovascular Focus (10%): Scientific publications and research projects specifically focused on cerebrovascular disease led as corresponding/co-corresponding author or Principal Investigator during the last 5 years (since August 2021).
- Gender Underrepresentation (5%): Positive action criterion in accordance with the 2021-2024 Equality Plan.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official CNIC recruitment portal. The application process involves providing a CV that details scientific production, fundraising efforts, international recognition, training/mentoring experience, societal impact, and specific focus on cerebrovascular disease, as outlined in the evaluation criteria.
By participating, candidates agree that their data may appear in public resolutions of the recruitment process published on the CNIC website. Personal data will be processed solely for managing the application and retained for the duration of the selection process.
Last Date for Apply
Until position filled
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