ppCINTECX - Research Center for Technologies, Energy and Industrial Processes /p pOrganisation / Company Universidade de Vigo Department CINTECX - Research Center for Technologies, Energy and Industrial Processes Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /p pThis research line focuses on the development of advanced laser-based technologies for material processing, including cutting, welding, and surface modification. Focus on optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, precision, and material properties in industrial and health applications. /p pResearch Area: bENG - Engineering /b /p pbProf. Juan María Pou Saracho /b( )br/Full Professor, Department of Applied Physics, School of Engineering, Universidade de Vigobr/Leader of the LaserON Research Group /p ul liOver b270 peer-reviewed publications /b and bh-index ~50 /b /li liInternationally recognised expert in blaser-material interactions and surface engineering /b /li liStrong track record in btechnology transfer and industrial collaboration /b /li liExtensive experience in bridging bfundamental research and applied innovation /b /li liActive collaborations with leading institutions (e.g., Imperial College London, University of Cambridge, Columbia University) /li /ul pThe supervision will ensure bclose scientific guidance, structured progress monitoring, and strong support in dissemination and proposal development /b. /p h3Host Institution and Research Environment /h3 pThe fellow will be hosted at bCINTECX (Research Centre in Technologies, Energy and Industrial Processes) /b, a multidisciplinary centre at the bUniversidade de Vigo (UVigo) /b with more than 200 researchers and recognised as a bCIGUS Collaborative Centre ) /b.



/p pCINTECX and UVigo holds the bHR Excellence in Research Award /b and is internationally recognised for its research intensity and participation in European programmes, with bextensive experience in Horizon Europe, ERC, and MSCA actions /b. /p h3Key benefits for the fellow /h3 ul liAccess to bstate-of-the-art laboratories and analytical services (CACTI, more information ) /b /li liAdvanced equipment including potentiostat/galvanostat systems, spectroscopy, and material characterization tools ( more information ) /li liIntegration into binternational research networks and EU projects /b /li liStrong support from the bInternational Projects Office (IPO) /b for MSCA proposal preparation /li liParticipation in bCINTECX Challenge Projects and interdisciplinary collaborations /b /li liAccess to btraining in scientific, technical and transferable skills /b /li /ul pThe fellow will benefit from: /p ul liStructured mentoring and supervision. /li liTraining in proposal writing, Open Science, IP, and technology transfer. /li liMobility grants and networking opportunities. /li liEngagement in dissemination events such as bEuropean Researchers' Night, Science Week, and Pint of Science. /b /li /ul h3Research Facilities /h3 ul li2,000 m² dedicated research building. /li liAdvanced experimental and analytical infrastructure.



/li liEURAXESS Service Centre (support for relocation and integration). /li liGender Equality Plan and inclusive policies. /li liWork-life balance facilities (sports, wellbeing programmes). /li liStrong commitment to Open Science and sustainable research (MSCA Green Charter). /li /ul h3Support for Proposal Preparation /h3 pSelected candidates will receive bfull support for MSCA proposal preparation /b, including: /p ul liScientific guidance from supervisors. /li liDedicated assistance from the bInternational Projects Office (OPI). /b /li liInstitutional support on proposal structure, impact, and administrative aspects. /li /ul h3Eligibility criteria /h3 pMSCA-PF are for postdoctoral researchers with up to 8 years of research experience from the date of PhD award. Applicants from any country are eligible but must meet mobility rules: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to the call deadline (10/09/2026). /p pSpecific eligibility conditions are detailed here. /p h3Selection process /h3 pInterested candidates should submit a CV CV following the standard European Research CV template (EUROPASS format, including ORCID, Scopus or ResearcherID) and a brief description of their proposed research project usuing the templete to . /p pApplications will be evaluated by our expert panel based on: /p ul liThe scientific quality and feasibility of the proposal /li liThe applicant’s qualifications and research track record /li liThe potential impact of the project within CINTECX's research areas /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 MSCA-PF 2026: Call for Applicants in Laser-based Material Processing at CINTECX (España)
🏢 Universidade De Vigo
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