PhD Grants
Research Assistant
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Our Research Assistant positions offer young, aspiring researchers a salaried position in our research team whilst undertaking their PhD at a leading Madrid University, such as University Carlos III of Madrid, for up to four years, subject to satisfactory performance.
THE CALL FOR THESE POSITIONS IS CURRENTLY OPEN.
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 18:00 CET, FEBRUARY 20TH 2009
Graduates applying for this position should have the following attributes:
BSc, MSc or equivalent in Telematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field *
Excellent academic transcripts
Clearly defined Statement of Purpose for Masters/PhD research thesis
Excellent level of spoken and written English
Highly motivated
* The University Carlos III of Madrid's admissions office could require you to complete all or part of their Masters course as a condition of your admittance to the PhD course (subject to your academic qualifications)
Successful candidates will enjoy the following benefits:
Freedom to focus on your research work, with full administrative support
Collaboration with leading experts on international research projects
Supervision throughout your PhD by one of our researchers, such as the world-renowned and award-winning scientists Dr. Nick Maxemchuk, Dr. Marco Ajmone Marsan and Dr. Arturo Azcorra (see People)
Use of state-of-the- art resources and facilities
Collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment
Participation at international conferences and project meetings
Assistance with all aspects of immigration and relocation
Support to take innovations to market
Salaried position for up to 4 years
All PhD program fees paid
Access to comprehensive healthcare
Total combined value of financial package of more than 130,000 Euros over four years
More information about the University Carlos III of Madrid PhD program
Call for Applications
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this unique opportunity please follow these instructions:
Download the Research Assistant Application Form and review the data required to complete it
Scan your passport
Scan your current academic transcripts (in English if possible)
Prepare a Statement of Purpose (see Statement of Purpose Guidelines below)
When you have prepared the necessary documents please complete the
Application Form and attach the requested documents before sending your application to us by the closing date of the call ensuring that you have included the following:
Completed Research Assistant Application Form (please use the filename: APPFORM_YOURNAME)
Statement of Purpose (please use the filename: SOP_YOURNAME. pdf)
Curriculum Vitae (please use the filename: CV_YOURNAME)
Scanned passport (please use the filename: ID_YOURNAME. pdf)
Scanned academic transcripts (please use the filename:
TRANSCRIPTS_ YOURNAME. pdf)
Send the documents to contact.networks@ imdea.org
Statement of Purpose Guidelines
In your Statement of Purpose please explain to us who you are, what has influenced your career path so far and your professional interests. Explain broadly what you want to research. This is an important part of the application. More significantly, it is an important opportunity for you to ask yourself important questions and to ensure you are really committed to such a demanding challenge. Other documents we will require
If you are successful in your initial application we will require official translations of your academic transcripts to be provided at a later date, if they are not already in English. We may also require an English language proficiency certificate in case English is not your first language.
Key Dates in 2009 Application Process
February 20th (18:00 CET): Deadline for receipt of applications
February 27th: Notification to shortlisted candidates
March 2nd – 18th: Telephone interviews
March 26th: Offers made to successful candidates
The call for these positions is currently open
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
You may also wish to consider applying for a Teaching Assistant Position with the NETCOM Telematics research group at University Carlos III of Madrid.
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