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Postdoc in Nuclear and Astroparticle Physics

OF_IEEC_121/2023
Publication date
2023-09-27
Deadline
2023-12-15

The Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) was established in February 1996 as a private non-profit foundation (NPO) to promote R&D in the space field in Catalonia. The IEEC is a research institute that studies all areas of knowledge and technologies applied to the space sector and space sciences, including astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, Earth observation, navigation and space engineering. Its mission is to push the frontiers of space research from the scientific and technological fields for the maximum benefit of society. It should also be noted that the Foundation is attached to the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government) and forms part of its institutional public sector due to the fact that the Generalitat has a majority involvement in the entity.

Introduction

IEEC (Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya) was established in February 1996 as a private non-profit foundation (NPO) to promote space R&D in Catalonia. IEEC is a research institute that studies all areas of knowledge and technology applied to the space sector and space sciences, including astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, Earth observation, navigation, and space engineering. Its mission is to push the frontiers of space research from the scientific and technological fields for the maximum benefit of society. It should also be noted that the Foundation is attached to the Generalitat de Catalunya and is part of its institutional public sector due to the fact that the Generalitat has a majority stake in the entity.

We offer:

• Position: Postdoctoral research
• Professional group: Group III
• Professional category: Doctor/Phd in Physics
• Working hours: 37,5 hours/week
• Working location: Institute for Spacie Science, ICE

Functions

The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

The Nuclear and Astro Particle physics group of the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC), Barcelona (Spain) offers a postdoctoral position to work on the project `Effective theories of strong nuclear interactions under extreme conditions´.
Active senior member of the project are: Cristina Manuel, Laura Tolos and Joan Soto (University of Barcelona). The successful candidate will carry our research in collaboration with members of the group, associated to the study of the matter under extreme conditions of either high temperature and/or density.

The position is offered for two years, with a gross annual salary of in the range of 28.500 to 32.000 €, depending on the candidate experience. This includes social security and public healthcare benefits, covering spouse and children.

Participation requirements and selection criteria

The following criteria will be assessed during the selection process:

Candidates should hold a PhD in physics at the starting date of the contract.
They are expected to have expertise in thermal field theory, chiral transport phenomena, and/or dense nuclear matter.
The candidate should arrange two letters of recommendation to de sent to cristina.manuel@csic.es

The following aspects will be considered desirable merits:

• Excellent academic record
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Expertise and/or publications on the topics covered by the research project

Contact and deadline

Interested persons who meet the established requirements can send a motivation letter, together with the personal curriculum in PDF format, signed as certification, with a brief description of the tasks carried out in the positions previously occupied, to the email address:
Cristina.manuel@csic.es and to RecursosHumans@ieec.cat indicating the reference "Surnames and Name – Offer Reference" in the subject line of the email.

The reception of applications ends on _December 15th 2023

Applications that do not meet the requirements included in the cases provided for, or those which are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.

The reception of applications ends on

15/12/2023
Applications that do not meet the requirements included in the cases provided for, or those which are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.

Selection procedure

Initially, a verification of the requirements of participation and study of the curriculum will be carried out to assess aspects related to the job to be covered. Next, a first selection of candidates will be made based on the curriculum contributed.

The shortlisted candidates will be called to a personal interview and/or a test to expand the detailed information in the curriculum and assessed aspects related to professional competences.

Interested persons must have the originals of the certificates accrediting the training and work experience mentioned in the curriculum and must submit them if required.

In accordance with current regulations on the protection of personal data, we inform you that the personal data contained in your communication relating to this selection procedure will be incorporated into the database of which the IEEC is responsible. The purpose of this treatment is to manage your participation and, where appropriate, the selection of your professional profile in the recruitment processes carried out by the IEEC. Therefore, we will use your data to carry out the contracting processes, to carry out the corresponding interviews, to assess compliance with the requirements for the processes, as well as those actions necessary for the execution of the process and to make effective the recruitment of staff at the IEEC. The basis for the legitimacy of this treatment is your consent, which may be revoked at any time (which means that you will not be able to participate in the selection process in question). The data will be retained during the selection procedure. If you provide us with the data or resume but do not participate in any open recruitment process, do not specify any or have participated in a procedure and have not been selected as a candidate, the IEEC will keep the data for a maximum period of two years., from the date of receipt of the communication, in order to manage your potential participation if any appropriate procedure is opened, eg on your profile. Once this period has elapsed, if you have not been selected and incorporated into the staff of the entity, the IEEC will permanently cancel your personal data. Your personal data will not be transferred to any third party for any purpose, except in cases where it is required by law or by a competent authority. You may exercise, in accordance with the requirements established in current regulations, the rights of access, rectification, deletion, opposition and limitation by sending your request in writing to the registered office of the IEEC (Esteve Terradas 1, RDIT Building, floor 2, Of. 212, 08860 Castelldefels) or by e-mail: protecciodedades@ieec.cat. The applicant must be duly identified in order to process the application. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Catalan Data Protection Authority by writing to C / Rosselló, 214, esc. A, 1r 1a, 08008 Barcelona or at its electronic headquarters (https://seu.apd.cat). You expressly authorize and consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes mentioned and in accordance with the conditions indicated above.