DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 12TH 2016 – 13:00 CET

Ikerbasque, the Basque Foundation for Science ls launched its annual call for attracting senior researchers to the Research Institutions in the Basque Country.

Co-funded by FP7-COFUND-SmartBRAIN2-609403 Project 

  • The 2016 call offers 10 permanent contract positions for experienced researchers within any of the Basque Research Institution (Universities, BERC – Basque Excellence Research Centres, CIC – Cooperative Research Centres, Biomedical institutions and Technology Corporations, among others).
  • Only researchers with a solid research track, senior level and international research experience are considered. Women candidates are specially welcomed.
  • Support letter from the PI or scientific coordinator of the host institution/department/group will be welcomed.
  • Candidates can only apply to one of the annual Ikerbasque calls, Research Professors or Research Fellows.
 Research Professor 2016 - This call will be launched next May 16th.
  • This call is cofinanced by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Commision; at least 75% of the positions will be awarded to candidates who meet the Marie Curie international mobility criteria, meaning the applicant has not lived, worked or studied in Spain for more than 12 months out of the three years immediately prior to the time of application.
  • Researchers with a permanent position in the Basque Country are not eligible under this call.
  • Candidates can only apply to one of the annual Ikerbasque calls, Research Professors or Research Fellows.
  • Further details about this call and Evaluation Process are available in the Call Specifications