ppOrganisation/Company Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC) Research Field Technology » Telecommunications technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 13 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /p h3Offer Description /h3 pbWho are we looking for? /b /p pWould you like to work on cutting edge technological areas, such as artificial intelligence for wireless, neuromorphic computing, remote sensing, quantum communications, 6G satellite systems or ultra massive MIMO, among others? /p pCTTC is offering starting research contracts of one year so that students can start their research career. We are looking for highly motivated candidates, with a strong desire to learn and interest in performing cutting edge research in a truly international RD center. /p pResearch Field Technology » Telecommunications technology /p pEducation Level PhD or equivalent /p pSkills/Qualifications /p pbQualifications and Experience /b /p ul liWe are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic students, aiming at significantly improving his or her career perspectives in both public and private sectors. The successful applicant should have the competencies of R1 category. /li liCandidates must have a University degree and must be/have been enrolled in an official Telecom/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Geomatics Master program that provides subsequent access to a PhD program according to the Spanish legal regulations. /li liThe last official academic degree (either Master or Bachelor) must have been obtained within the last 18 months from the closing date of this call. /li liCandidates must not hold a PhD title. /li liCandidates must not have had any pre-doctoral contract such as FI/FPU/FPI grants or predoctoral contracts as specified in the law of Science and Technology (4/2011, June 1, art. 21). /li liCandidates must have an average score of his/her Bachelor degree (or equivalent)



equal to or higher than 6.5 in a scale from 0 to 10 (see submission procedure below for details on how this score should be computed in the case of studies outside Spain). /li libOther skills that are valuable, but not mandatory are: /b /li liGood competencies associated with their university degrees related to Telecom/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Geomatics. /li liStrong oral and written English communication skills. /li liCreativity, open-mindedness and integration skills are highly appreciated. /li libSelection criteria. Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria: /b /li liWeighted average score of the academic record of the candidate, computed as follows: the average score of the Bachelor Degree will be weighted by 80% and the average score of the Master Degree will be weighted by 20% (4 points). /li /ul pIn case of studies outside Spain, the candidate must also submit an official declaration of equivalences of the average academic score, according to the current dispositions of the Spanish Ministry of Education: /p ul liAppropriateness of the background of the candidate in Telecoms/Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science/Geomatics, English skills and soft skills (3 points). /li liIn cases where applicants obtain the same score, priority will be given to female candidates and applicants from underrepresented minorities. /li /ul pEven if you do not meet all the technical requirements, we encourage you to apply. /p pThe candidates’ past performance but also future potential will be considered as criteria for selecting researchers. /p pLanguages ENGLISH Level Excellent /p h3Additional Information /h3 pbWhat do we offer? /b /p ul liWe offer a training contract (contract of one year) under the supervision of a CTTC researcher of your choice. /li liAnnual gross salary according to the profile of the candidate /li liFull-time contract: 7,5 h/day. Flexibility /li libExpected professional category:



R1 /b /li liProspect start date: as soon as possible after the call is closed, but no later than six months after the formal job offer. Given the nature of this call, availability to start immediately will be positively valued. /li liContinuous training, access to lab facilities, state of the art infrastructure and polyvalent working spaces, participation in scientific events and RD projects, complementary skills development. /li liPossibility to enroll in a PhD Program (PhD fees paid by CTTC). /li libWe have great benefits for employees /b: ul liPaid time off: vacation (33 working days per year), holidays, sick and parental leave and more /li liTelework: up to 2 fixed days per week. An additional third day may be considered upon request and approval for justified work-life balance or special personal circumstances. /li liFlexible working hours for work-life balance. /li liCareer development opportunities through professional progression and continuous training. /li /ul /li /ul pSelection process /p pbHow to apply? /b /p pAll applications must include: /p ul liA PDF document including (2 pages max): (i) Name of the candidate (ii) brief CV of the candidate, (iii) a paragraph with a description of the topics/area of interest (iv) preferred research unit and/or supervisor (optional). /li liOfficial academic record of the candidate corresponding to his/her Bachelor and Master degree studies, including the date where the corresponding title was obtained and the average score, computed according to the criteria in Real Decreto 1125/2003 (September 5) in the case of studies outside Spain. /li liIn case of studies at foreign institutions, document with equivalent scores according to (users must register first): /li /ul pThe application documents must be submitted in pdf format through this online application. /p pCVs and any other information gathered during this process will be handled confidentially /p pAdditional comments /p h3Work Location(s) /h3 pNumber of offers available 1 Company/Institute Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Castelldefels Postal Code 08860 Street Avinguda Carl Friedrich Gauss, 7 Geofield /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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