MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 at CiTIUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
About the Fellowship
The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 at CiTIUS, the Research Centre for Intelligent Technologies, offers an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers to deepen their expertise in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, and robotics. Supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, this fellowship fosters international collaboration, career development, and research excellence. Fellows will benefit from an interdisciplinary environment and a dynamic research ecosystem in Spain.
Fellowship Details
- Position: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: CiTIUS, University of Santiago de Compostela
- Administering Body: European Commission (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions)
- Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Research Field: Intelligent Technologies
- Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Duration: 2 years
- Start Date (Anticipated): Between April and September 2027
- Working Hours: As per institutional norms
- Funding/Compensation: €4,500/month gross salary (€54,900 annually); €12,000 annual research and training budget
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields
Research Areas Supported
- Artificial Intelligence
- High Performance Computing
- Machine Learning and Reasoning
- Data and Process Science
- Robotics
- Language Technologies
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Computer Vision
- Trustworthy AI
- Electronic Design of Intelligent Devices
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD awarded in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
- Maximum of 8 years of full-time postdoctoral research experience
- Must not have resided or worked in Spain for more than 12 months during the 3 years prior to the call deadline (11 September 2025)
- Excellent English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong publication record
- Interdisciplinary research experience
- Motivation and project alignment with CiTIUS goals
- Previous international mobility
Not Eligible:
- Researchers who do not meet the EU mobility rule
- Candidates with over 8 years of postdoctoral experience
Fellowship/Job Benefits
- Visa sponsorship support
- Competitive monthly salary (~€4,500 gross)
- Health, accident, pension, and unemployment coverage
- International mobility and research stays
- Annual training/research budget (€12,000)
- Structural funding (€30,000)
- Access to supercomputing, labs, and university resources
- Flexible working conditions and family-friendly policies
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research
- Prepare high-impact publications and reports
- Participate in conferences and outreach
- Engage in interdisciplinary training and development activities
- Contribute to CiTIUS’s international research goals
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit application via the CiTIUS online platform.
🔗 Application Portal
Required Documents:
- Online application form
- Updated CV
- 1-page motivation letter (include top 5 research achievements)
- 1-page project summary
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Ongoing
- Deadline: 15 May 2025 (23:59 CEST)
- Interview Period: Rolling basis (if applicable)
- Final Results Notification: Early 2026
- Start of Fellowship: April–September 2027
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: https://citius.usc.es
- Fellowship/Job Posting: https://citius.gal/msca
- Application Portal: https://citius.gal/msca
- Contact for Queries: Email: citius.kmt@usc.es
