Postdoctoral Research Position for EDF Project ACROSS at Public University of Navarre (UPNA) Public University of Navarre in Spain

The Institute of Smart Cities (ISC) at the Public University of Navarre in Pamplona, Spain, is offering a full-time postdoctoral research position within the European Defence Fund (EDF) project 'ACROSS - Adaptive Camouflage foR sOldierS and vehicleS.' This project, funded by Horizon Europe, focuses on the development of advanced adaptive camouflage technologies for military applications, leveraging cutting-edge research in metamaterials, electromagnetic simulation, and telecommunications engineering. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment and collaborate with leading experts in the field. The position requires an official doctoral degree in Physics or Telecommunications Engineering, awarded at least four years prior to the application deadline. Candidates with degrees from outside Spain must provide an equivalence certificate. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in electromagnetic simulation software (CST, COMSOL, GDCALC), design and analysis of metamaterials-based and camouflage structures, and have a strong publication record in relevant journals and conferences. Experience in international or European research projects and postdoctoral research is highly valued. English language proficiency is assessed according to CRUE Spanish Universities standards. The selection process is merit-based, with points awarded for doctoral thesis relevance, research experience, postdoctoral experience, international research stays, and English proficiency. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and benefits, as per university and EU project standards. Applications must be submitted online through the university's electronic office, with all required documentation attached, including ID, degree certificate, academic record, and CV. The application deadline is November 24, 2025. For further details, candidates are encouraged to consult the full call and contact the ISC or Dr. Miguel Beruete for inquiries.