Offer Description
The IE School of Science and Technology at IE University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position in Materials Science. The position may be offered at the tenure-track or tenured level, depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
Spanish language skills are not required. Our working language is English. Both our faculty and student body are highly diverse and international.
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We welcome applications from outstanding early-career researchers, including new PhD graduates and doctoral candidates who expect to complete their PhD before the position begins, as well as established scholars with a strong record of high-quality research, academic publications, and competitive research funding.
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in areas such as Materials Science, Resistance of Materials, Manufacturing Processes, and Sustainable Materials. They will also be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program and secure funding through competitive national and international research programs.
Specific Requirements
We are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses one or more of the following areas:
- Smart, responsive, and multifunctional materials
- Composite materials, polymers, ceramics, metals, and alloys
- Nanomaterials and nanotechnology
- Biomaterials and materials for healthcare applications
- Materials for energy generation, conversion, and storage
- Sustainable materials, circular economy, and materials recycling
- Materials processing and advanced manufacturing
- Additive manufacturing and digital fabrication
- Computational materials science, materials modeling, and simulation
- Artificial intelligence and data-driven materials discovery
- Materials characterization, testing, performance, and failure analysis
Candidates working at the intersection of these areas or applying multidisciplinary approaches to emerging challenges in materials, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and sustainability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
- A competitive salary is in line with top-ranked European academic institutions.
- A competitive research start-up package, providing seed funding for relocation, travel, and essential resources to launch research activities at IE University.
- State-of-the-art campus facilities and support to build your lab infrastructure.
- A professional and stimulating international working environment with English as the de facto language.
- Full access to public health services through membership of the National Insurance Scheme plus a discount plan to acquire an additional private health insurance plan.
- Diversity in an open-minded, inclusive and family-friendly environment.
- Inspiring campus life on a conveniently located, state-of-the-art unique campus in the hearts of Madrid and Segovia.
Selection process
Applications received before November 1st, 2026, will receive full consideration. The search will continue until the position is filled.
Website for additional job details: https://apply.interfolio.com/192898
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: IE University
Country: Spain
State/Province: Madrid
City: Madrid
Postal Code: 28046
Street: Torre Caleido Paseo de la Castellana 259