CALL 18-2026-1 Starting Research Contracts

Unist; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PhD program funded

Telework up to 2 fixed days

Flexible working hours

Vacation days 33

Descripción de la vacante

Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC) is recruiting for first-stage researchers (R1) in telecommunications technology. Candidates should be enrolled in a master program enabling PhD access and aim to start a research career in an international R&D center.

The role targets candidates with a recent degree, strong English, and a record of academic achievement. The position offers a one-year training contract and a pathway to a PhD funded by CTTC.

Formación

• Candidates must have a University degree and must be/have been enrolled in an official Telecom/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Geomatics Master program that provides subsequent access to a PhD program
• The last official academic degree must have been obtained within the last 18 months from the closing date of this call
• Candidates must not hold a PhD title
• Strong English communication skills
• Average Bachelor score 6.5/10 or higher

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC) Research Field Technology » Telecommunications technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 13 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Who are we looking for?

Would you like to work on cutting edge technological areas, such as artificial intelligence for wireless, neuromorphic computing, remote sensing, quantum communications, 6G satellite systems or ultra massive MIMO, among others?

CTTC is offering starting research contracts of one year so that students can start their research career. We are looking for highly motivated candidates, with a strong desire to learn and interest in performing cutting edge research in a truly international R&D center.

Research Field Technology » Telecommunications technology

Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic students, aiming at significantly improving his or her career perspectives in both public and private sectors. The successful applicant should have the competencies of R1 category.
• Candidates must have a University degree and must be/have been enrolled in an official Telecom/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Geomatics Master program that provides subsequent access to a PhD program according to the Spanish legal regulations.
• The last official academic degree (either Master or Bachelor) must have been obtained within the last 18 months from the closing date of this call.
• Candidates must not hold a PhD title.
• Candidates must not have had any pre-doctoral contract such as FI/FPU/FPI grants or predoctoral contracts as specified in the law of Science and Technology (4/2011, June 1, art. 21).
• Candidates must have an average score of his/her Bachelor degree (or equivalent) equal to or higher than 6.5 in a scale from 0 to 10 (see submission procedure below for details on how this score should be computed in the case of studies outside Spain).
• Other skills that are valuable, but not mandatory are:
• Good competencies associated with their university degrees related to Telecom/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Geomatics.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Creativity, open-mindedness and integration skills are highly appreciated.
• Selection criteria. Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
• Weighted average score of the academic record of the candidate, computed as follows: the average score of the Bachelor Degree will be weighted by 80% and the average score of the Master Degree will be weighted by 20% (4 points).

In case of studies outside Spain, the candidate must also submit an official declaration of equivalences of the average academic score, according to the current dispositions of the Spanish Ministry of Education:

• Appropriateness of the background of the candidate in Telecoms/Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science/Geomatics, English skills and soft skills (3 points).
• In cases where applicants obtain the same score, priority will be given to female candidates and applicants from underrepresented minorities.

Even if you do not meet all the technical requirements, we encourage you to apply.

The candidates’ past performance but also future potential will be considered as criteria for selecting researchers.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

What do we offer?

• We offer a training contract (contract of one year) under the supervision of a CTTC researcher of your choice.
• Annual gross salary according to the profile of the candidate
• Full-time contract: 7,5 h/day. Flexibility
• Expected professional category: R1
• Prospect start date: as soon as possible after the call is closed, but no later than six months after the formal job offer. Given the nature of this call, availability to start immediately will be positively valued.
• Continuous training, access to lab facilities, state of the art infrastructure and polyvalent working spaces, participation in scientific events and R&D projects, complementary skills development.
• Possibility to enroll in a PhD Program (PhD fees paid by CTTC).
• We have great benefits for employees:
  • Paid time off: vacation (33 working days per year), holidays, sick and parental leave and more
  • Telework: up to 2 fixed days per week. An additional third day may be considered upon request and approval for justified work-life balance or special personal circumstances.
  • Flexible working hours for work-life balance.
  • Career development opportunities through professional progression and continuous training.

Selection process

How to apply?

All applications must include:

• A PDF document including (2 pages max): (i) Name of the candidate (ii) brief CV of the candidate, (iii) a paragraph with a description of the topics/area of interest (iv) preferred research unit and/or supervisor (optional).
• Official academic record of the candidate corresponding to his/her Bachelor and Master degree studies, including the date where the corresponding title was obtained and the average score, computed according to the criteria in Real Decreto 1125/2003 (September 5) in the case of studies outside Spain.
• In case of studies at foreign institutions, document with equivalent scores according to (users must register first):

The application documents must be submitted in pdf format through this online application.

CVs and any other information gathered during this process will be handled confidentially

Additional comments

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Castelldefels Postal Code 08860 Street Avinguda Carl Friedrich Gauss, 7 Geofield