218/2026 - A pre-doctoral contract in theoretical physics.

Universitat de les Illes Balears; España; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public health insurance

Job summary

Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) invites applications for a pre-doctoral contract in theoretical physics. The position targets a First Stage Researcher (R1) with strong background in physics and research potential.

The successful candidate will enrol in the UIB PhD in Physics programme or be admitted by start date, and contribute to gravitational wave astronomy related projects, using Python, C/C++, and Mathematica, with supervision by Antonio Bordoy Fernández.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics and a Master’s degree in Physics are required.
• Pre-admission or admission to the UIB PhD in Physics programme by the start date.
• Ability to collaborate in teaching duties in Catalan and/or Spanish; solid English for technical writing.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Mathematica

Education

Degree in Physics

Master's Degree in Physics

Pre-admission/admission to UIB PhD in Physics programme

Tools

Supercomputing resources

Git

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master 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 Reference Number 2026-27_3_218 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A pre-doctoral contract in theoretical physics.

PI: Antonio Bordoy Fernández
Funding body: UIB
Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

A Degree in Physics.
A Master's Degree in Physics by the contract start date.
Pre-admission or admission to the UIB PhD in Physics programme.

Specific Requirements

A copy of candidates’ enrolment or admission document to the official UIB PhD in Physics programme for the 2026-2027 academic year; otherwise, supporting documentation stating they will be admitted by the contract start date.

Language requirements: An ability to collaborate in teaching duties in Catalan and/or Spanish. Solid command of written and spoken English for technical communication and writing scientific documents.

Experience requirements:

• Particular consideration will be given to the following:
• Research experience in gravitational wave astronomy and astrophysics
• Participation in research projects
• Relevant professional experience
• Programming skills (Python, C, C++ and Mathematica)
• Using supercomputing resources
• Command of version control systems (e.g. Git)

National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)

Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Monday, January 10, 2028

Eligibility criteria

In accordance with Article 8 in REGULATORY AGREEMENT 14540 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 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-equ… ).

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

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

In accordance with Article 19. c) in Act 17/2022 of 5th September that amends Act 14/2011 of 1st June on Science, Technology and Innovation, the work of pre-doctoral research staff in training shall be assessed by the Academic Committee for the PhD Programme on an annual basis or, where applicable, the Doctoral School, for the duration they are enrolled on the programme. The contract may be terminated where they fail this assessment. Contracte predoctoral a l'àrea de coneixement de Física Teòrica finançat per la UIB.