New research positions open at IFT (César Nombela 2025 programme)

The Institute for Theoretical Physics (IFT UAM-CSIC) invites expressions of interest for fixed-term faculty positions under the César Nombela Research Talent Attraction Programme 2025, funded by the Madrid regional government.

These are 5-year positions with an additional research grant of up to €200,000. The official call is expected to open in July 2025. Details will be published soon at:
https://gestiona3.madrid.org/quadrivium/convocatorias/home/talento

Applications must be endorsed by a host institution. To this end, IFT is conducting a pre-selection process open until July 18, 2025, for candidates working in the following fields:

• Particle phenomenology

• Astroparticle physics

• String theory

• Gravitation and cosmology

• Lattice and quantum field theory

• Quantum information theory

Applicants must meet, among others, the following criteria:

• - Possession of a doctoral degree between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2022.

• - Having had a paid professional relationship (contract or scholarship) with foreign research entities for at least 2 years in the last 5 years; these  can be with different entities.

• - Throughout the entire execution period, the research staff must submit the application to an ERC at least once.

Applications are submitted through Quadrivium: https://gestiona3.madrid.org/quadrivium/formulario/Account/Register

Some relevant documents ("annexos") can be downloaded already.

IFT is an equal opportunity institution committed to non-discrimination and gender balance. Applications from candidates from underrepresented or traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged.

Deadline to submit expressions of interest via the IFT form: Thursday, July 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM

https://calls.ift.uam-csic.es/convocatoria/NDc=