Research and academic career in Valencia
The Numerical Relativity and Gravitational Waves group at the Astronomy and Astrophysics Department of the University of Valencia fosters a welcoming, collaborative environment where researchers at all levels can thrive. We are committed to excellence in science, supportive mentorship, and an inclusive culture that actively welcomes individuals from all underrepresented and diverse backgrounds to join our vibrant research community. Valencia is a vibrant Mediterranean city with excellent quality of life, culture, and climate, making it a wonderful place to live and work. If you are interested in joining us, please feel free to contact me. Below, I share a selection of resources with information about grants and contracts at different academic career stages.
Student Collaboration Scholarships
For students of the Physics or Mathematics degree or the Master in Advanced Physics at the UV.
- Jun-Sept - Spanish Ministry of Education
- Sept-Oct - Universitat de Valencia
- Sept-Nov - Astronomy and Astrophysics Department
PhD grants
For master’s graduates considering doctoral research.
- Jan-Feb - Spanish Science Ministry - FPU (4 yr)
- Jan-Feb - Fundación La Caixa (4 yr)
- Jul-Nov - Generalitat Valenciana - Santiago Grisolia (4 yr)
- Sept - Fundación Ramón Areces (4 yr)
- Nov-Dec - Generalitat Valenciana - CIACIF (4 yr)
- Dec - University of Valencia - Atracció de talent / predoctoral (4 yr)
- Project-funded research contracts - Ask me or check job offers.
Postdoctoral grants
For early-career researchers (up to 2-3 yr after PhD)
- Nov-Dec - Generalitat Valenciana - APOSTD (2 yr)
- Sept - Fundación La Caixa (3 yr)
- Dec - Spanish Ministry of Science, Juan de la Cierva (3 yr)
- Dec - University of Valencia - Atracció de talent / postdoctoral (1 yr)
- Project-funded research contracts - Ask me or check job offers.
Tenure track and permanent positions programs
For senior researchers.
- Dec-Jan - Spanish Ministry of Science, Ramon y Cajal (5 yr + tenure, 50-100 kEUR, <10 yr postdoctoral experience)
- Apr - Generalitat Valenciana, ValER (permanent position, requires >10 yr postdoctoral experience)
- Apr-Jun - Spanish Ministry of Science, ATRAE (3-4 yr + tenure, 1 MEUR, requires >5 yr abroad)
- Dec (variable) - Generalitat Valenciana, Gent2 (4+2 yr + tenure, 30-100 kEUR/yr)
- Faculty calls (rare) - Ask me or check public recruitment calls.
Research and academic career abroad
Job offers
- Hyperspace
- Academic Jobs Online
- European Astronomical Society (EAS)
- American Astronomical Society (AAS)
- Astrophysics Jobs Rumor Mill (AstroBetter)
Postdoctoral grants
- Mar, July & Nov - Humboldt Research Fellowship - Germany (2 yr)
- Sept - Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellowships (1-3 yr)
- Nov-Dec - Generalitat Valenciana - APOSTD (2 yr)
- Dec - University of Valencia - Atracció de talent / postdoctoral (1 yr)
- Any time - DFG - Walter Benjamin Programme - Germany (2 yr)
Surviving (and thriving in) academia
Impostor syndrome
- What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? (Elizabeth Cox, TED)
- Feel like a fraud? (Kirsten Weir, APS)
- Is Impostor Syndrome Holding You Back From Living Your Best Life? (Arlin Cuncic, verywellmind.com)
Harrasment
- Code of conduct and best practices of the UV (sexual and gender-based harassment)
- Am I being harassed? Check the Leymann Inventory of Psychological Terror .
- Shrouded in secrecy: how science is harmed by the bullying and harassment rumour mill (Sarah Wild, Nature)
- How hiring policies can help end workplace harassment (Emily Sohn, Nature)
- How to stop ‘passing the harasser’: universities urged to join information-sharing scheme (Sarah Wild, Nature)
Mentoring and work environment
Need some help?
Get advice and support
- Talk to your colleagues, your supervisor, the head of the department and/or the Dean of the Physics Faculty, depending on the severity and nature of your problem.
- Get advice from the Occupational Health and Safety Service (Comisión de Riesgos pico-sociales of the Servicio de Prevención y Medio Ambiente) — all consultations are kept confidential.
- Get legal advice at the UV (for students).
- Get support from the Psychological clinic of the UV (free sessions for all UV members and students).
- Contact the union representatives (sindicatos)
Take action
- Contact the UV Ombudsman (Sindic de Greuges).
- File a sexual harassment complaint to the Unidad de Igualdad.
- File a workplace harassment complaint to the Servicio de Prevención y Medio Ambiente.
- Report to the police / call 112.