Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Universitat de les Illes Balears
- Department: Institute for Applied Computing and Community Code (IAC3)
- Research Field: Physics » Relativity
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 11 Nov 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 37,5
- Offer Starting Date: 11 Jan 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
The successful candidate will contribute to our research in computational relativistic astrophysics and numerical relativity.
PI: Carlos Palenzuela Luque
Funding body: 9496
Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)
Where to apply
Website: https://ppi.uib.eu/home/
Requirements
Research Field: Physics » Relativity
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications: A PhD in Physics or similar.
Specific Requirements: Skills in programming languages, numerical methods, relativistic magnetohydrodynamics and neutrino transport modelling.
Language requirements: Particular consideration will be given to candidates with solid oral and written skills in English and Spanish.
Prior experience: Experience with computational models and relativistic magnetohydrodynamics linked to neutron star collisions.
Website for additional job details: https://investigacio.uib.eu/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents/
Research Field: Physics » Relativity
Additional Information
Benefits
Gross monthly salary: 2.375,61 €
National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)
Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Eligibility criteria
Selection 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.
Candidates who hold the qualification corresponding to the required category in the job offer with a non-EU degree, if selected, must present a certificate of equivalence of their non-EU qualification to a European qualification, or proof of having applied for this equivalence, in order to proceed with their hiring. The equivalence can be requested from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain (see https://www.universidades.gob.es/equivalencia-de-titulo-extranjero-de-educacion-superior-a-nivel-academico-de-grado-o-master-universitario-oficial-segun-rd-889-2022-de-18-de-octubre/).
Selection process
In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.
Selection comitee
- 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), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.
Additional comments
Contracte en el marc del Projecte de Referència PID2025-168215NB-I00 finançat per MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 i per FEDER, UE
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: Institute for Applied Computing and Community Code (IAC3)
- 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


