University of Seville: Postdoctoral Research Positions (Andalusia Research Grants 2026)

December 27, 2025 December 27, 2025

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Location: Seville, Spain (Andalusia)

Application Deadline: January 22, 2026

Contract Duration: 3 Years Full-Time

65 Positions Available

Program Overview

Three-year postdoctoral research positions funded by the Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian government) to strengthen research groups with new doctoral talent.

Institution: University of Seville Program: Andalusia Research Talent Program Total Positions: 65 Contract Duration: 3 years Annual Salary: €46,215 Total Compensation: €138,645 (3 years) Dedication: Full-time, exclusive Teaching: Up to 100 hours per year Application Deadline: January 22, 2026

Program Purpose

The call aims to:

Promote employment of PhD research staff
Support professional career development
Strengthen research groups with new talent
Advance skills acquired during postdoctoral training
Contribute to Andalusian Knowledge System
Conduct research linked to recognized research groups

Eligibility Requirements

Doctorate Requirements:

Hold a doctoral degree (from any field)
Degree obtained no more than 5 years ago
Extension possible for disability or family reconciliation

International Research Experience:

Minimum 12 months research stays abroad (required)
At least 9 months must be after obtaining doctorate
Each stay must be minimum 3 uninterrupted months
Documentation from host institutions required
Exemption available for candidates with disabilities

Research Group Affiliation:

Must have Research Supervisor from University of Seville
Each supervisor supervises maximum 1 participant
Research must align with group's research lines

Prior Funding Limitations:

Not previously hired for more than 12 months under similar grants (2019 or 2021 calls)
No prior hiring restrictions otherwise

Nationality:

EU citizens and international researchers eligible

Position Details

Contract Type: Full-time, exclusive dedication

Annual Salary: €46,215

Covers salary and social security contributions
Consistent across all 3 years

Total Compensation: €138,645 for full 3-year contract

Teaching Load: Up to 100 hours per year

Benefits:

Full-time position security
Exclusive dedication to research
Teaching opportunities
Potential for publication and research output
Integration into established research group

How to Apply

Dual Application Process Required:

STEP 1: Internal Application at University of Seville

Deadline: January 22, 2026 (internal deadline)

Submit via: Microsoft Forms URL: https://forms.office.com/e/YgnKZSU8rD?origin=lprLink

Requirements:

UVUS number (student/researcher ID) needed
If no active UVUS, Research Supervisor can submit on your behalf

Documentation to Attach:

Approval letter from Research Supervisor (specific template provided in form)

Contact: Talento@us.es for questions

STEP 2: External Application (Junta de Andalucía Virtual Office)

Submit via: https://ws287.juntadeandalucia.es/oficinavirtual/#/

Documents Required:

Doctoral degree certificate
- Original if obtained in Spain
- Translated and certified if foreign qualification
Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae (CVA)
- FECYT standardized model
- Maximum 4 pages
Research Group History Report
- Summary of last 5 years
- Maximum 10 pages
- Include: group history, training capacity, international reach
Supporting Documentation for International Stays
- Reports/certificates from host institutions
- Duration and characteristics of stays
- Reasoned justification of R&D focus
Additional Documentation
- Disability accreditation (if applicable)
- Family reconciliation documentation (if applicable)
- Right of objection form (Annex I-BIS)