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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailRMIT Europe in collaboration with RMIT University is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join theAuSpire Program. This position will focus onDigital Twins for Resilient Civil Infrastructure. Applicants are invited to propose a research project in the area of digital twins for more effective crisis response and management and infrastructure resilience.
TheAustraliaSpain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence (AuSpire)is an ambitiousinterdisciplinaryprogramcofunded by the European Unions Horizon Europe research and innovation program under the Marie SkodowskaCurie grant agreement Nthat linksSpanishandAustralianresearch communities through28 Postdoctoral Fellowships. Centred on the concept ofPlanetary WellbeingAuSpire aims to address global challenges by fostering research withmeaningful positive impactson the planets inhabitants and ecosystems.
The successful candidateswill beemployed in Spainby renowned companies research centres and universities for36 months 3 years)and benefit from international and/or intersectoral cosupervision andsecondments with counterpart organisations in Spain and Australia for up to 12 monthsof duration.
Qualifications and requirements
APhD in Engineering or Computer Science with relevance to the outlined research area.
A first degree in Engineering with research experience in creating digital twins or digital solutions for infrastructure applications or
A first degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with research experience in Engineering applications.
What we offer
A fulltime employment contract in Spain for 36 months 3 years) with attractive salaries including social security benefits. The salaries offered by AuSpire are above the average salary for postdoctoral researchers in Spain. You may find an estimation of your salary in the Position Description (the definite amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow is subject to Spanish tax legislation).
4000 EUR relocation for employment stipend to cover costs associated with taking up employment (flights visa insurance etc. to be distributed monthly as a topup to the gross salary.
9000 EUR relocation for secondment stipend to cover compulsory projectrelated travel and accommodation costs (flights visa insurance accommodation etc.
314 EUR monthly family allowance offered to candidates who meet the criteria.
3000 EUR travel stipend to cover flights and accommodation for participating in compulsory AuSpire training and networking events in Spain over the 3 years.
Innovative projects of high societal and commercial value in a unique international research environment and multidisciplinary network of researchers and chief investigators from leading industries research centres and universities.
Unique training in Planetary Wellbeing and the opportunity to shape your research to offer true value to society and a positive impact on our planets inhabitants and ecosystem.
Selection process
Online application:Submit your complete application through the SlideRoom online portal before 29 May 2025at 11:59 PM CET.
Eligibility check:AuSpire Program Management Team will check that the application complies with requirements and meets the MSCA eligibility criteria.
Evaluation of eligible applications and first ranking:Eligible applications will be assessed by the Selection Panel against the Evaluation Criteria detailed in section 4 of the Guide for Applicants.
Interviews:Applicants shortlisted by the Selection Panel will be invited for an interview (by videoconference). Applicants will be contacted at least 5 days ahead of the interview)
Final ranking and allocation of positions:The preferred candidate will receive a conditional offer letter for admission into the AuSpire Program.
Onboarding of successful Applicants:Formalise your employment contract at the Employing Entity.
Startyour postdoctoral fellowship in September 2025.
Additional comments
The remuneration in line with the European Commission rules for Marie SkodowskaCurie grant holders will consist of a gross annual salary of 37000 definite amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow is subject to Spanish tax legislation.
For more details please see the position description:RMITPF3 Auspire
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