• Participate in the commissioning of the array of Large-Sized Telescopes (LSTs) of the CTAO-N observatory (https://www.ctao.org/) located in La Palma, Spain, mainly through the analysis of early observations for the verification of the scientific performance of the facility
• Develop reconstruction, simulation, analysis or data-management tools for gamma-ray astronomy
• Participate in the early scientific exploitation of the CTAO-N_LST array (data analysis and interpretation). 

• Comprehensive training and development, including:
• Access to unique scientific infrastructure (e.g. Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos)
• Hands-on training in cutting-edge techniques, from detector R&D to advanced data analysis and machine learning. 
• Attendance to international collaboration meetings, schools and workshops.
• Development of transferable skills in scientific communication, project management, and writing.
• Opportunities to present your work at international conferences and undertake research stays at collaborating institutions worldwide. 
• A world-class research environment: As a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence, IFAE provides a dynamic, international setting. You will join a leading research group and collaborate with top scientists through our involvement in major international scientific projects.
• An exceptional location: IFAE is located on the UAB university campus in the vibrant and cosmopolitan Barcelona metropolitan area, offering an outstanding quality of life. 

• PhD in Physics
• Proficiency in the English language
• Pro-active attitude and good communication skills 

• Research records and international visibility: 30 points
• Computing and Technical Skills: 30 points 
• Experience on physics analysis: 30 points 
• Communication skills in English: 10 points

Offered contract: 

Application and Selection process:

Applications should be submitted by uploading them to ACADEMIC JOBS, including an up-to-date CV with full University Records and a motivation letter. The applicant should also arrange for two letters of reference to be sent.

All applications received within one month of the opening date will receive full consideration.

Submitting CVs implies consent to the IFAE's legal warning on data privacy.

The application must contain a personal identification number (DNI, NIE or passport) in order to proceed to the verification of absence of conflict of interest required by Recovery and Resilience Mechanism of the Spanish Government.

IFAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and social integration of people with a disability. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. People from groups that are typically underrepresented in the labour market in general and in Science and Engineering in particular, such as women, minorities, or people with a disability, are particularly encouraged to apply.

A Selection Committee will evaluate the received applications. If more than one candidate seems equally suitable for the position, the Selection Committee will arrange an on-line interview with each one of them as part of the Selection process.

In compliance with article 121 of the Spanish Public Sector Legal Regime Act, staff with a pre-existing relationship with the Consortium administration (Generalitat de Catalunya and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) will have priority in the awarding of the position.

You may contact Dr. Abelardo Moralejo (moralejo@ifae.es) for any questions related to this job opening.

Funding Statement

Esta plaza está financiada en el marco de la acreditación Severo Ochoa de IFAE CEX2024-001441-S (2025–2028), concedida por el MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.