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Cybersecure Mission

A researcher position is available at the Institute for Research in Technology. The successful candidate will carry out research within the European Cybersecure Mission project. This project will use the video game developed in the European RAYUELA project for both prevention and research on cybercrimes of particular relevance to minors. The main areas of work associated with the position are: Cybersecurity, Criminology, Psychology, and Minors Online.

Tasks:
- Review of scientific literature and development of the theoretical framework.
- Semi-structured interviews with experts.
- Focus groups with minors.
- Data collection, processing and analysis.
- Preparation of scientific publications.

Funding modality: Cybersecure Mission project
Desired start date: 15 October 2026

Requirements

Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Criminology or Cybersecurity. Master’s degree in Psychology, Criminology or Cybersecurity.
Experience: No previous experience required.
Language: Spanish: native. English: C1.
Other technical skills: Knowledge of social sciences (psychology and criminology), cybersecurity and cybercrime.

Will be valued:
- Education and training: 50 points [Academic record, additional training, master’s dissertation, methodology courses, etc.]
- Experience: 10 points [Participation in projects, scholarships, contracts, research internships, etc.]
- Research and scientific output: 10 points [Publications, presentations, conferences, awards, dissemination, etc.]
- Interview: 30 points [Motivation, research ability, communication, suitability for the team, availability, etc.]

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 €32.448,20 (2026). 
• 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 motivation letter or cover letter.
• Letters of recommendation

Position

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