CNIO-Caja Navarra International Postdoctoral Programme

We offer from 3 to 6 two year research positions to young scientists holding a PhD or MD degree.

ELIGIBILITY

-Applicants must hold a PhD or MD degree before the start of the fellowship but not necessarily when applying. Candidates may also apply if they will obtain their degree before May 2010.
-The date when the degree was awarded must be no more than 3 years prior to the deadline of this call.
-Applicants must have a proven record of research accomplishments and at least one original first author publication (including joint authorship), either published or accepted, in an international peer-reviewed journal with a high impact factor at the time of application.
-The upper age limit for eligibility is 35 years.
-This call is open to applicants from all nationalities. We particularly encourage applicants who have obtained their PhD or MD degrees outside Spain to apply.
-Candidates must have a solid working knowledge of English.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Postdoctoral scientists hired under the CNIO-Caja Navarra International Postdoctoral Programme will receive a gross annual salary of 32,000 to 36,000 Euros (depending on marital status, children, etc., this salary corresponds to a net income of approximately 2,000 - 2,250 Euros per month). The starting salary will depend on the applicant’s experience at the time of the application.

HOW TO APPLY

Application is only possible online. A link to the online application form can be found at http://www.cnio.es/postdoc.

DEADLINE

Applications are considered at regular monthly or bi-monthly intervals. Yet, no application will be considered after December 31st, 2009, the closing date of this call.