1 PRE-DOCTORAL POSITION. CODE: PREFIN-26-I01

CIEMAT (Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas); España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CIEMAT (Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas) in Spain seeks a First Stage Researcher (R1) for a temporary, full-time position starting 1 Jan 2027. The role covers development of pattern recognition algorithms, neutron-detector instrumentation, and data analysis related to reactor antineutrino flux.

The contract is funded through EU programmes (EIC Pathfinder). Applicants should hold a master-level qualification and demonstrate strong research potential in

Responsibilities

• Develop pattern recognition algorithms using neural networks.
• Particle physics instrumentation: validate detector design with opaque liquid scintillator for neutrino detection.
• Data analysis: study reactor antineutrino flux.

Job description

Organisation/Company CIEMAT (Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas) Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

PREFIN-26-I01:

• Development of pattern recognition algorithms based on neural networks.
• Particle physics instrumentation: validation of the design of a detector based on opaque liquid scintillator for neutrino detection; involvement in the design of the data acquisition system.
• Data analysis: study of the reactor antineutrino flux.

The contract is financed in its entirety by the European Innovation Council through the terms of EIC Pathfinder Programme, Project: 101091915.