Lucía Serrano Luján

Postdoctoral researcher opportunity at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC), Madrid for the “la Caixa” Foundation Junior Leader – RETAINING 2027 fellowship. This is a 3-year full-time postdoctoral position to develop an ambitious research project in a STEM discipline . The fellowship is designed for excellent researchers with a strong scientific track record and a high-impact project idea. Funding: up to €320,100 total, including up to €64,000/year for employment costs (minimum gross salary €47,000/year ), €38,500/year for research expenses, a €5,400 mobility allowance , and where applicable €1,200/year per dependent child . The programme also includes an international and/or intersectoral secondment of up to six months plus training in transferable skills, innovation, and leadership. Eligibility highlights: PhD awarded between 23 September 2019 and 23 September 2024 ; mobility rule applies (no more than 12 months in Spain during the three years before the deadline). Deadline: 23 September 2026, 14:00 CET (URJC internal deadline: 18 September 2026 ). How to apply: Send the announcer a DM with your CV and a brief description of your research interests/project idea. If interested, discuss fit with the group and prepare the fellowship proposal.