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Construction of composite indicators within the Interdisciplinary Research Area on Socioeconomic Transformations

A position is offered for a Pre-doctoral Researcher to work on the construction of composite indicators within the Interdisciplinary Research Area on Socioeconomic Transformations at Institute for Research and Technology, in person at Rey Francisco 4.

Desired start date: First quarter of 2026

Requirements

Degree: Bachelor's + Master's (graduates without a Master's degree should abstain) in quantitative disciplines (engineering, mathematics, econometrics…)

Experience: No prior work experience required, but it will be positively valued.

Language: Spanish and English (C2 or higher)

Technical skills: Advanced programming in Matlab and/or Python, advanced Excel skills; knowledge of database management and use of APIs for automatic data download is valued (not essential).

 

Will be valued:

  • While programming and quantitative disciplines (especially mathematics and statistics) are essential, knowledge of economics and finance will also be valued.
  • Knowledge of methodologies for constructing composite indicators.
  • Knowledge of scale construction and validation.
  • Interest in topics related to longevity.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Being organized, responsible, and highly structured to meet deadlines and requirements.

What do we offer?

• Full-time, one-year contract renewable for up to six years depending on performance. The gross salary for the first year is €31,472.55 (2025).
• Possibility of starting a Ph.D. program within two years.
• At Comillas, we strive to create and maintain an environment that provides space and support equally to everyone. Therefore, if you have a disability certificate of 33% or higher, we encourage you to include it in your application.

Benefits:
• 90% of the cost of training activities.
• Flexible Compensation Plan and social benefits.
• Comillas Plus: exclusive Comillas portal with more than 200 commercial discounts.
• Training plan.
• Professional development.
• Access to internal services: discounts and special conditions (gym, bookstore, library, etc.).

Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic transcript
• Brief cover letter
• Two letters of recommendation