The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona seeks applicants for a full-time research assistant with a 1-year contract with the intention to continue to a PhD. The research may cover axion dark matter models, gravitational microlensing and cosmological simulations of Local Group formation, depending on interests.
The appointed researcher will be ascribed to the Department of Quantum Physics and Astrophysics (FQA) and to the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICCUB), a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence. Overall, the FQA and ICCUB host about 180 staff working in all aspects of cosmological sciences, leading to a vibrant fundamental research program in cosmology, astrophysics, nuclear and particle physics.
Employment conditions
The appointment is initially a full-time contract (20 hours per week) for 11 months. The expected start date is September 2025.
Gross annual salary will be 16.300€ per year, includes social security and public health care benefits, covering spouse and children.
Application procedure and deadline:
Please send an email to jobs@icc.ub.edu with your information and your application materials:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter including research experience and interests (2 pages max).
The application deadline is June 30th, 2025.
Inquiries about the application submission can be directed to jobs@icc.ub.edu. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Jordi Miralda (jmiralda@fqa.ub.edu).
Contact: jobs@icc.ub.edu
About the Institute of Cosmos Sciences:
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences is a research institute of the University of Barcelona. It is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to fundamental research in the fields of cosmology, astrophysics, and particle physics. In addition, the institute has a strong technology program through its participation in international collaborations in observational astronomy and experimental particle physics.
As part of the University of Barcelona, the ICCUB is a recipient of the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) Award, which recognises, among other achievements, respect for equal opportunities and the capacity to attract talent in a positive working environment that promotes the pursuit of successful research careers. The ICCUB respects the principles of open, transparent, merit-based selection. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. For additional information please see the Diversity, equity and inclusion Commission.
The ICCUB is located in Barcelona, considered the 8th World's Best Cities 2022: one with near-perfect weather year-round, miles and miles of beaches, iconic parks, striking architecture and colorful neighborhoods that march to their own beat—artistic, sophisticated, bohemian. Moreover, it is a pole of attraction for the technology sector, a top choice to establish a company in this sector, and it hosts some of the world's major technological events, such as the Mobile World Congress and the Smart City Expo. In addition, Barcelona and its metropolitan area is a leading destination on the map of global technological ecosystems and has infrastructures such as science parks, universities and the 22@ district.
Contract financed by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by FEDER, EU
