2025-2026_1_198 - A post-doctoral contract on a María de Maeztu project.

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is seeking a PhD candidate to explore emergent phenomena in computational models of biological and artificial life. The role requires skills in modelling nonlinear differential equations and prior experience in complex systems. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment with significant research opportunities.

Formación

• Experience modelling complex biological and artificial systems.
• Strong analytical skills in nonlinear differential equations.

Responsabilidades

• Explore emergent phenomena in computational models.
• Collaborate with the research team on new projects.

Conocimientos

Modelling and solving nonlinear differential equations

Experience in biological and artificial systems

Solid command of English

Educación

PhD in Physics or closely related discipline

Descripción del empleo

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Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 2 Sep 2025 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2025-2026_1_198 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Exploring emergent phenomena arising in computational models of biological and artificial life.

PI: Dr. CLaudio Rubén Mirasso Santos

Funding body: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MICINN)

Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

A PhD in Physics or a closely related discipline.

Specific Requirements

Modelling and solving nonlinear differential equations applied to biological and artificial systems.

Language requeriments

A solid command of English.

Prior experience

Experience modelling complex biological and artificial systems.

Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Internal Application form(s) needed

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Eligibility criteria

• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
• Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
• Video curriculum and, if applicable, 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.: recommendation letters.
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/ ).

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

i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.
ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative).
iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).
iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee, where applicable.
v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.

Additional comments

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de les Illes Balears / University of the Balearic Islands Country Spain Geofield