Research Professor

IMDEA Networks Institute; Leganés; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Madrid is seeking a Professor to lead their own research team in networking and network science. The role encompasses cutting-edge research, supervising PhD students, and managing budgets. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. and substantial research experience in networking with a proven publication record. The position offers internationally competitive salaries, a personal research budget, and opportunities for collaboration and support in transferring results to industry.

Servicios

Internationally competitive salaries

First-class research laboratories

Relocation packages

Opportunities for managing research funds

Formación

• Ph.D. is mandatory with significant experience in networking.
• Applicants must have a strong publication record.
• A successful track record in technology development is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct cutting-edge research in computer networking.
• Build and supervise a team of researchers.
• Identify and manage research project proposals.

Conocimientos

Research experience in networking

High impact publications

Transferable technologies development

Proficiency in English

Educación

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Deadline for receipt of applications: October 1, 2025 23:59 AoE (02 October 2025, 13:59h Europe / Madrid Time).

IMDEA Networks is looking for outstanding research leaders seeking a new stage in their careers, where they can build, fund, and lead their own research team in an environment that fosters scientific excellence.

USA academic equivalent: Full Professor.

Research area

All areas of networking, specifically network protocols and systems, wireless networking, network measurements and analytics, and related network science areas.

As Professor your responsibilities are

• Conducting cutting-edge scientific research in computer networking and network science
• Building and funding a strong team of researchers, including PhD students, postdocs, and other staff, directing their work, and supervising the PhD Students in their PhD program
• Publishing regularly in leading conferences and journals
• Identifying and taking the lead in preparing proposals for funded research projects, contracts and grants
• Establishing and maintaining links and collaborations with partner institutions and with industry
• Creating value by developing transferable IPR (patents, software, …) and collaborating in standards bodies
• Managing your own research budget, which includes a basic research budget provided by the Institute, plus the funds that the Research Professor attracts for their research and for the Institute
• Attending conferences, establishing research collaborations, giving talks and seminars, hosting visitors, etc.

Scientists applying for this position have the following attributes

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with significant research experience in the area of networking
• A number of high impact publications
• Successful track record in developing transferable technologies through international patents and licensing agreements
• We particularly value systems oriented research
• High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English (please note : Spanish is not required)

IMDEA Networks Institute offers

• The opportunity to work with colleagues of world-class standing
• First-class research laboratories and facilities
• A personal research budget, which covers basic research costs and allows you to hire PhD students from the first day
• The possibility to personally manage the funds attracted by submitting project proposals and research agreements with external entities
• Internationally-competitive salaries and relocation packages
• A share of IPR revenues arising from your work here
• Full support to transfer your results to industry or to start-up your own company
• The unrivalled quality of life to be enjoyed in the Madrid region

Equal Employment Opportunity

IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.