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Program in Business and Territorial Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability (CETIS)

Two positions are offered for a Pre-doctoral Researcher. The contracts will have a maximum duration of 48 months (with biannual reviews). Research proposals must fit with the research lines offered:

· Human Nature relations  

· Emotional displays and persuasion

· Effects of hotel housekeeping in Spain

· Digital Economy

· Historical Political Economy

The doctoral candidates will be located in Madrid (Rey Francisco 4) but will be encouraged to move for a research stay at associate universities that are part of the program.

Tasks:

  • Job duties fundamentally research-based and be related to your training
  • Carry out some support activities related to research and education (organisation of conferences, seminars and workshops, edition of publications, exam supervision, etc.).
  • Opportunity to conduct teaching activities
  • Funding modality: scholarship

Desired start date: 1st September 2027

 

To know more about our PhD, visit CETIS Program website

Please, read carefully the application instructions and eligibility criteria HERE

Deadline for applications submission: application is ongoing and will be closed once the positions are filled.

For further information, please contact: cetis@comillas.edu

Requirements

Degree: Candidates should meet the admission requirements according to the Royal Decree 576/2023.

Previous record: Excellent undergraduate and Master's grades
Language: English equivalent to C1

 

Will be valued:

  • MRes or MSc with good grades is desired
  • Basic level of Spanish (A2)

What do we offer?

  • Full-time contract renewable for up to 48 months depending on performance. The gross salary for the first year is € 24.307,98 (2026).
  • Full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) with the same holiday entitlements as permanent employees of Universidad Pontificia Comillas.
  • Possibility of research stays in leading universities
  • 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

  • Copy of your National Identification
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic transcript
  • Cover letter
  • Language Accreditation
  • Research proposal
  • The contact details of at least two references

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