Number of positions available: 10

Category: PhD Student

Workplace: Barcelona, Madrid, Lleida (depending on the position)

Salary (gross): 1^st year: €19,479

                        2^nd and 3^rd year: €23,871.33€

Weekly working hours: 40h/week

Contract type: Predoctoral

Duration: 3 years

CIMNE is a globally recognized research centre based in Barcelona, dedicated to the development and application of numerical methods in engineering and applied sciences. Since its foundation in 1987, CIMNE has been a hub for scientific excellence, technology transfer, and the training of highly qualified researchers.

As part of the new Funding Agreement with the Government of Catalonia, CIMNE is launching a competitive call to hire 10 highly motivated PhD students. This initiative is part of an institutional strategy to strengthen frontier research, foster innovation, and promote the development of scientific talent in strategic technological areas.

By joining CIMNE, selected PhD candidates will become part of a vibrant international research community, with access to cutting-edge computational tools and collaboration opportunities with leading academic and industrial partners. Through this call, CIMNE reaffirms its long-standing commitment to building a new generation of researchers capable of addressing complex societal and technological challenges through advanced numerical modelling, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary research.

General requirements:

• Candidates must be eligible for admission to a PhD program in Spain.
• Candidates must have an academic background in engineering, applied mathematics, physics or similar cognate discipline.

Qualification system:

The requisites and merits will be evaluated with a maximum note of 100 points. Such maximal note will be obtained summing up the following points:

• Academic qualifications: 30%
• Training and development: 20%
• Professional experience: 10%
• Knowledge of the English language: 10%
• Selective tests and interview: 30% 

PhD Research Opportunities at CIMNE:

Possible topics for research are listed below together with the academic staff that will supervise the project.

Candidates may select up to three topics, in order of preference, in the application form.

Application process

Candidates must complete the "Application Form" on our website, indicating the reference of the vacancy and selecting up to three PhD topics in order of priority, along with the required documentation.

The application deadline closes on July 7th, 2025 at 12:00 PM (CET).

Preselected candidates may be requested to submit the necessary documents listed in the "Requirements" and "Merits" sections, duly scanned. They may also be asked to undergo selection tests, which may be eliminatory, and/or participate in personal interviews.

Commitment to inclusivity

At CIMNE, we champion workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion. We're committed to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive, leveraging diverse talents and backgrounds. We welcome all applicants regardless of color, religion, gender, origin, abilities, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or any other characteristic. Join us in building a community that values, celebrates, and respects every individual.

HR Excellence in Research

CIMNE welcomes and supports the principles of European Commission’sEuropean Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, embracing a transparent, attractive, and open labour market in research. The centre’s Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) includes an action plan with actionable short and long-term actions to support a high-quality working environment for all. Further information can be found here.

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