The Institute of Neurosciences (IN) is firmly committed to scientific excellence and talent attraction. With the aim of identifying, evaluating, and coordinating the recruitment of senior researchers who wish to develop their scientific careers and lead new research lines at our center, the IN has established a dedicated Recruitment Committee.

Composition

Currently, the Recruitment Committee is composed of the following members:

  • Juana Gallar – Professor – UMH (Chair)
  • Guillermina López-Bendito – Research Professor – CSIC (Co-chair)
  • Santiago Canals – Research Professor – CSIC
  • Carmen Sandi – Professor – EPFL
  • Víctor Borrell – Research Professor – CSIC
  • Isabel Pérez Otaño – Research Professor – CSIC
  • Felix Leroy – Research Scientist – CSIC

For inquiries, information, or submission of expressions of interest, please contact: in.recruitment@umh.es

Activities and Application Windows

The primary objective of the Recruitment Committee’s work is the evaluation and follow-up of senior candidates interested in joining the IN. To this end, the committee meets on a quarterly basis and establishes three annual application windows for receiving submissions, coinciding with the months of:

  • January
  • June
  • October

Among the actions promoted or organized by the Committee are:

  • Evaluation and analysis: Detailed review of the curricula, scientific trajectory, and research proposals of the applicant researchers.
  • Interviews: Organization of competency-based interviews and scientific seminars with shortlisted candidates.
  • Follow-up and integration: Continuous guidance and support during the onboarding phase of new group leaders into the institute’s organizational and scientific structure.