ICFO invites outstanding postdoctoral researchers from around the world to connect with ICFO Group Leaders (GLs) and co‑develop competitive proposals for the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships.
This call aims to match excellent candidates with leading ICFO research groups and projects , fostering strong, jointly designed fellowship proposals for submission to the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships program.
Why apply with ICFO?
ICFO is an internationally recognized research center at the forefront of photonics, quantum science and technologies, nanoscience, condensed matter, biophysics, and advanced instrumentation. Hosting an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at ICFO offers:
- Close mentorship from leading scientists
- An inclusive, international, and highly interdisciplinary research culture
- Excellent career development, training, and mobility opportunities
Research Areas
Proposed projects should align with ICFO’s scientific scope, including the following research areas:
- Advanced and Quantum Materials
- Energy & Environment
- Quantum Science & Tech
- Light & Matter
Interested candidates should identify an ICFO research group of interest , review the corresponding research lines, and submit a brief outline of a proposed research project .
Who should apply?
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships , including:
- A PhD degree awarded at the time of the MSCA deadline
- A maximum of 8 years of research experience post‑PhD (with eligible extensions)
- Compliance with mobility rules (not having resided or carried out main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the last 36 months prior to the deadline of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call)
ICFO strongly encourages applications from researchers of all nationalities and supports gender balance and diversity in science.
What ICFO offers selected candidates
- PI matching and scientific guidance to shape a strong research proposal
- Dedicated MSCA prop