Junior research position in Spain |
3/4 junior research positions may be available in October 2006 in the Research Group on Mathematical Linguistics at Rovira i Virgili University (Tarragona, Spain). The web site of the host institute is: http://www.grlmc.com ELIGIBLE TOPICS - Language and automata theory and its applications. - Biomolecular computing and nanotechnology. - Bioinformatics. - Language and speech technologies. - Formal theories of language acquisition and evolutionary linguistics. - Computational neuroscience. Other related fields might still be eligible provided there are strong enough candidates for them. GENERAL DESCRIPTION - the positions will be filled in under the form of a scholarship (rather than a work contract), - Spaniards are not eligible, - there is no other restriction on nationality, although citizens from developing countries will be prioritized, - a PhD degree is not mandatory, - the main duty of the positions is research, - some command of Spanish is welcome, - the scheme is highly competitive. JOB PROFILE - candidates born after December 15, 1970, - having graduated not earlier than October 2003, - with an excellent CV and potential for leadership, - having resided in their home country continuously since January 2005, - duration of the position: October 2006 - September 2008, - candidates should have the expectation to follow an academic career in their home country after the period in Spain. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS - monthly salary amounting 1,200 euros free of taxes, - travel grant amounting 500-1,600 euros, depending on the candidate's country of origin, - health insurance coverage, not including pharmaceutics. EVALUATION PROCEDURE It will consist of 2 steps: - a pre-selection based on CV and carried out by the host institute, - an on-line application (form + CV + research project + letters of reference), to be assessed externally by the funding agency. SCHEDULE Expressions of interest are welcome until November 25, 2005. They should contain the researcher's CV and mention "2005-13" in the subject line. The outcome of the preselection will be reported immediately after. Pre-selected candidates will be helped in the application process by the host institute. The deadline for completing the whole process is December 15, 2005. CONTACT Carlos Martin-Vide This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |