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=
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