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University, research, and specialist careers across Spain

Browse the latest academic, research, and specialist jobs across Spain. Find university roles, industry expert positions, and opportunities for advanced-degree professionals.

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Spain jobs on Academic Jobs cover faculty, lecturer, research, and professional appointments at Spanish universities, colleges, research institutes, and organisations that recruit academic-grade specialists. Candidates use this hub to review openings nationwide, compare employer profiles, and apply to roles that match their discipline, experience level, and preferred location within Spain.

Spain's employment landscape spans public and private universities, dual-sector colleges, specialist research centres, hospitals, and industry employers that hire researchers, subject-matter experts, and advanced-degree professionals. Typical listings include teaching-only contracts, research fellowships, tenure-track or continuing academic posts, sessional teaching, corporate R&D roles, and professional staff positions that support students, labs, and innovation teams.

Location pages below link to state and territory job hubs across Spain. Each spoke highlights openings in a specific region, which helps candidates who already know they want to work in a particular state or province. City hubs go further, surfacing roles in major university towns, research parks, and metropolitan centres where institutions and industry compete for talent in fields such as medicine, engineering, education, business, and the arts.

Job seekers returning to Spain after study abroad, industry secondments, or parental leave often start at the country level before narrowing to a short list of employers. Recruitment and HR teams at Spanish universities, research organisations, and industry labs use the same structure to improve visibility for high-intent queries such as faculty jobs, research roles, expert appointments, and academic positions in Spain.

Create a job alert from this page to receive email updates when new spain vacancies match your criteria. Employers can post roles directly to reach qualified candidates who browse Academic Jobs for university careers, research posts, and specialist industry roles in Spain.

Whether you are completing a PhD, moving from industry into academia, or seeking promotion to professor, principal scientist, or dean level, starting from the Spain jobs hub gives you a structured map of where demand is highest and which regions deserve a closer look before you commit to applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the top university jobs in Spain?

Top roles include Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Research Fellow in Spain, with opportunities at institutions like Complutense University of Madrid. Explore listings at AcademicJobs.com.

⭐How can I find the best professors in Spain?

Use Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to discover top-rated educators in Spain based on student feedback and reviews.

📊What are average salaries for faculty in Spain?

Faculty salaries in Spain range from €30,000–€40,000 for Assistant Professors to €55,000–€75,000 for Full Professors, depending on role and location. Check AcademicJobs.com for details.

🛤️What's the career path for academics in Spain?

Career paths in Spain academia typically progress from Assistant Professor to Associate and Full Professor, with tenure opportunities at public universities. Learn more at AcademicJobs.com.

💰What salary can professors expect in Spain compared to other regions?

Professors in Spain earn €30,000–€75,000 annually, which is competitive within Europe but lower than in the US or UK for senior roles. Explore comparisons at AcademicJobs.com.

📝How do I rate my professor in Spain?

Visit Rate My Professor on AcademicJobs.com to share feedback and rate professors in Spain, helping others choose the best educators.

🔬What research trends are in Spain academia?

Spain focuses on renewable energy, cultural studies, and biomedicine, with significant funding for interdisciplinary projects. Find opportunities at AcademicJobs.com.

🏆What makes a career in Spain academia rewarding?

Spain offers a rich cultural heritage, supportive research environment, and international collaboration opportunities, making academic careers uniquely fulfilling. Explore at AcademicJobs.com.

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