Postdoctoral Contract in Mental Health, Psychiatry, Epidemiology, and AI at Complutense University of Madrid Complutense University of Madrid in Spain

Postdoctoral opportunity at the Complutense University of Madrid within the EPISAM (Psychiatric Epidemiology and Mental Health) research group. The group is preparing candidates for the César Nombela 2026 talent attraction call from the Community of Madrid.

This is a strong fit for researchers working in mental health, psychiatry, clinical psychology, epidemiology, suicidal behaviour, and data-driven approaches such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, data science, and digital health. The post emphasizes leadership potential and a solid scientific background.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must have a PhD awarded between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2023, plus at least 2 years of paid research experience in foreign institutions during the last 5 years. International candidates are especially encouraged.

Funding: the offer is for a 5-year postdoctoral contract with a minimum gross annual salary of €45,000 for the first 3 years and €50,000 for the last 2 years. There is also the possibility of complementary teaching activity up to 100 hours per year.

How to apply: interested candidates should email an updated CV, a brief motivation letter, and a description of their main research lines to Dr. Alejandro de la Torre Luque and Pablo Puyol Valda. The formal call information is hosted by the Community of Madrid’s research funding portal.

Application window: the linked 2026 call page indicates the submission period is forthcoming; the post itself does not give a final deadline for this specific call.