Postdoctoral Programme: The Institute for Neuroscience (IN) is launching a new call for its Postdoctoral Programme linked to the 2023-26 “Severo Ochoa” Award for Spanish Centres of Excellence. Up to six two-year postdoctoral contracts are available for exceptional and highly motivated young investigators interested in working for any of the IN Scientific Programs.
This postdoctoral program by the Institute for Neuroscience offers up to six two-year contracts for experienced postdocs of any nationality, focusing on research within the IN Scientific Programs. Successful applicants will receive an annual salary between €39,000-42,500, engage in collaborative research without teaching duties, and benefit from mentoring, laboratory management courses, and full health insurance coverage. Mobility is required, and candidates must secure support from a Principal Investigator before applying.
- 🌍 International Opportunities: Open to postdocs of any nationality, fostering diversity and global collaboration in neuroscience research.
- 📚 Research Focus: Emphasizes engagement with IN Scientific Programs, promoting specialization and depth in research areas.
- 💼 Professional Development: Offers laboratory management courses, mentoring, and opportunities for postgraduate teaching, enhancing researchers’ leadership and management skills.
- 💰 Competitive Salary: Provides a competitive gross annual salary, ensuring financial stability for postdoctoral researchers.
- 🤝 Collaborative Environment: Promotes collaboration by associating young scientists with experienced researchers, fostering knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary interactions.
- 📝 Application Process: Requires securing support from a Principal Investigator and submitting a comprehensive set of documents, ensuring a rigorous selection process.
- 🎓 Selection Criteria: Assesses applications through a Selection Committee, potentially including online interviews, ensuring fair evaluation and transparency in the selection process.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Neuroscience (Various Scientific Programs available, see link)
Location: Institute for Neuroscience (IN)
Eligibility/Qualification: The call is open to experienced postdocs of any nationality. Mobility is required, and applicants must not have carried out their main activity in the IN for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the application deadline.
Job Description: Appointed postdoctoral researchers will receive an employment contract with a gross annual salary of €39,000-42,500, depending on experience. They will work in a highly collaborative environment without teaching duties, although opportunities for postgraduate teaching and/or transfer activities may be available. Mentoring by experienced researchers and laboratory management courses will be provided. Employment contracts will be prepared in accordance with Spanish laws and regulations, and employees will be included in the general Spanish Social Security System, receiving full health insurance coverage for themselves and their families.
How to Apply: 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. Applications should include the following documents in PDF format: written support of the Principal Investigator of the IN host lab, a short CV, a letter of motivation including integration in one of the Scientific Programs of the IN and expected interaction with more than one research group, a brief description of the 2-year research project, and two letters of support. Applications must be submitted exclusively by email to so-neurociencias@umh.es.
Last Date for Apply: The call will be open until 31 May 2024 at 15:00 CET.
