The Aircraft Operations Lab with the Aerospace Engineering Department at UC3M is interested in identifying candidates who could join the lab through the 2026 Ramón y Cajal and Juan de la Cierva grant programmes. These calls offer opportunities for experienced researchers seeking to establish independent research lines and early-career researchers looking to develop their postdoctoral careers.
- Ramón y Cajal grant supports experienced researchers through five-year contracts, with annual employment funding of €42,600 and funding for an independent five-year research project requiring a minimum requested budget of €200,000 in direct costs. Candidates must generally have obtained their first PhD between 2016 and 2024, with an earlier eligibility window for the disability-access track.
Application period: from 10 November to 2 December 2026.
Official call: Ramón y Cajal 2026
- Juan de la Cierva grant targets early-career postdoctoral researchers, offering three-year contracts and an additional €15,000 for research expenses. Candidates must generally have obtained their first PhD between 2024 and 2026, with an earlier window for the disability-access track, and must normally move to a different research centre from where they completed their predoctoral training.
Application period: from 12 to 26 November 2026.
Official call: Juan de la Cierva 2026
Interested in joining the Aircraft Operations Lab?
Researchers interested in joining the lab through either programme should review and meet the eligibility requirements and contact masolera@ing.uc3m.es to discuss the suitability of their research profile and proposed research activities.