The call for applications for the 2026 Juan de la Cierva Grants has been launched within the framework of the
State Programme for Human Resources , under the State Plan for Scientific, Technical and Innovation Research 2024–2027 . ( https://www.aei.gob.es/convocatorias/buscador-convocatorias/ayudas-contratos-juan-cierva-2026 ). The Juan de la Cierva Grants aim to support the recruitment of early-career researchers holding a doctoral degree, enabling them to further develop their postdoctoral research experience at Spanish research institutions . In this context, the University of Salamanca is seeking candidates interested in pursuing their postdoctoral research at the University. Where to apply E-mail: opi@usal.es Requirements Research Field: All Education Level: PhD or equivalent Specific Requirements: Participating researchers must meet the requirement of holding a doctoral degree and having obtained it between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2026, for the general access track and the specific JDC-INIA-CCAA track, and between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2026, for the specific access track for persons with a disability of 33 percent or greater, except if they accredit a cause for interruption in accordance with the call. Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Additional Information Selection process: More information: https://convocatoriasinvestigacion.usal.es/convocatoria-juan-de-la-cierva-2026/ Additional comments: The guidelines for the University of Salamanca’s internal call for proposals require applications to be endorsed by the Heads of Recognised Research Groups . Only one application may be submitted per project or per Recognized Research Group. Website for additional job details: https://www.aei.gob.es/convocatorias/buscador-convocatorias/ayudas-contratos-juan-cierva-2026 Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 10 Company/Institute: Universidad de Salamanca Country: Spain State/Province: Spain/Salamanca City: Salamanca Postal Code: 37008 Street: Patio de Escuelas, nº 1 Contact State/Province: SPAIN/Salamanca City: Salamanca Website: http://www.usal.es/ Street: Patio de Escuelas 1 Postal Code: 37008
