PhD Student - PhD student positions within the framework of the Severo Ochoa program (Open)

In the following links you will find the specific information for each position: description, required skills, required experience, how to apply, and other relevant information.

• Link to the position with reference number 2026/03: https://goo.su/uHgU61U 
• Link to the position with reference number 2026/04: https://goo.su/gBlRzz
• Link to the position with reference number 2026/05: https://goo.su/zXzBy
• Link to the position with reference number 2026/06: https://goo.su/KgXSj
• Link to the position with reference number 2026/07: https://bit.ly/49VaiKR
• Link to the position with reference number 2026/08: https://bit.ly/4t1q2EH

For more details, please visit the links mentioned in the previous section.

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: 2026/03/01

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Joining a research center of international relevance with a multidisciplinary, international and enthusiastic environment.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV, a brief statement of interest / reference letters to the following application email below. 

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

Please note that some of the six positions offered require additional documentation for the application. Carefully review the link for the position you are interested in. 

• Reference: PhD Students positions - Severo Ochoa
• Application deadline: 2026/02/28
• Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

• CV of the candidate (60%)
• Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (20%)
• Brief statement of interest / reference letters (10%)
• Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.

The contracts are part of the CEX2024-001491-S grant, funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033