Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Universitat de les Illes Balears
- Research Field: Physics
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 18 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 37,5
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
A pre-doctoral research position is available at the Institute of Applied Computing and Community Code (IAC3) to join the GRAVITY - Gravitational Physics: Theory and Observation Group and contribute to the scientific goals in the research programme led by Dr Ornella Juliana Piccinni.
The successful candidate will work within the framework of Dr Piccinni's research programme, including activities supported by her Ramón y Cajal Fellowship (RYC2023-044489-I), funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and the European Social Fund Plus (FSE+).
The successful candidate will contribute to developing data analysis pipelines for searching continuous gravitational waves and/or dark matter candidates. Depending on the candidate's interests, the project may also involve black hole ringdown studies and preparations for next-generation observatories such as the Einstein Telescope and the LISA mission.
Research duties will involve scientific programming, high-performance computing (HPC), algorithm development and analysing data from the global network of gravitational-wave detectors, including the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA observatories. Python, MATLAB and/or C/C++ programming experience is highly desirable.
About IAC3 and the GRAVITY Group
IAC3 is an interdisciplinary research centre home to over 100 researchers from the departments of Physics, and Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB).
The GRAVITY group conducts internationally recognised research in gravitational-wave astronomy, data analysis, waveform modelling and numerical relativity.
The group has access to its own high-performance computing cluster at IAC3, as well as national and international resources such as the MareNostrum supercomputer and the LIGO Data Grid.
The group plays an active role in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and other renowned international collaborations, such as LISA and the Einstein Telescope (ET).
The group comprises PI Alicia Sintes and faculty members Sascha Husa, David Keitel, Xisco Jiménez-Forteza, Ornella Juliana Piccinni, Antoni Ramos, Pep Covas and Cecilio García Quirós, as well as a team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students.
PI: Dr Ornella Juliana Piccinni
Funding body: Universitat de les Illes Balears
Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB)
Where to apply
Website: https://ppi.uib.cat/inici/
Requirements
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Degree in Physics or equivalent.
- Master's degree completed or to be completed before the contract start date.
- Eligibility for admission to the PhD in Physics at the University of the Balearic Islands.
- Average academic mark above 7/10.
- Copy of pre-admission, admission or enrolment in the UIB PhD in Physics programme, or proof that admission requirements will be satisfied before the start date.
Specific Requirements
Essential skills
- Experience with scientific programming languages such as Python, MATLAB and/or C/C++.
- Knowledge of signal processing, data analysis and/or statistical inference.
- Ability to work effectively in international research environments.
- Ability to learn new computational tools and research methodologies.
Desirable skills
- Previous experience in international research projects or collaborations.
- High-performance computing (HPC) and scientific software development skills.
- Familiarity with data analysis in physics, astronomy or related fields.
Soft skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Curiosity, creativity and motivation for cutting-edge research in gravitational-wave astrophysics and fundamental physics.
- Willingness to travel and participate in conferences, training schools and research stays.
Language requirements
Particular consideration will be given to candidates with a solid command of spoken and written English for technical communication and scientific writing (no accreditation required).
Experience requirements
A solid academic profile in undergraduate and master's programmes in Physics is required.
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Internal Application form(s) needed
- Normalitzat_Cvi_registreiseguiment_english 2 (3)_18.pdf (English, 47.04 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
- Gross monthly salary: 1,866.78 €
- National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)
- Compensation may be higher where the successful candidate accredits recognised professional experience.
- Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Wednesday, October 31, 2029
Eligibility criteria
- Qualifications in the specialised area (max. 20 points)
- Accomplishments in the field (max. 40 points), such as research, innovation and knowledge transfer, teaching, professional accreditations, supplementary training, awards, etc.
- Video CV and, where applicable, a personal interview (max. 20 points)
- Experience in the field (max. 15 points), e.g.:
- 3 years (10 points)
- < 3 years (5 points)
- Other merits (max. 5 points), e.g. qualifications not linked to the specialised area, letters of reference, etc.
Eligibility threshold: 60 points
Selection process
In accordance with Article 8 of Regulatory Agreement 14540 of 15 June 2022 governing the recruitment of research staff under Chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.
Selection committee:
- The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (or delegated representative), as chair.
- The supervisor (or delegated representative).
- The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).
- One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee, where applicable.
- The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), acting as secretary, who may speak but not vote.
Additional comments
Predoctoral contract associated with the Ramón y Cajal programme (RYC2023-044489-I), funded through the 2023 Annual Sustainable Tourism Promotion Plan of the Government of the Balearic Islands (ITS2023-086).
Please check the official website (https://investigacio.uib.es/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents/) for updates and details of this offer, as they may be subject to change and will not be reflected in this publication.
Website for additional job details: https://investigacio.uib.eu/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Universitat de les Illes Balears / University of the Balearic Islands
Country: Spain
Contact
State/Province: Illes Balears
City: Palma
Website: https://www.uib.eu/
Street: Cra. de Valldemossa Km 7,5
Postal Code: 07122
E-Mail: forhu.contractacio@uib.es
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