IMDEA Materials Institute has launched a new call for positions within the ‘Programa Investigo 2026’, an initiative aimed at promoting the incorporation of young people into the fields of research and innovation.

The programme offers young graduates the opportunity to develop their professional careers in an international and multidisciplinary scientific environment, participating in research and development projects in strategic areas of materials science and engineering.

This year, IMDEA Materials is offering seven positions across different research and technological support areas:

• Research Support – Digitalisation of manufacturing processes, database creation and population, and adaptation of data to FAIR principles.
• Research Support – Composite materials manufacturing, non-destructive inspection and digitalisation.
• Research Support – Correlative, in-situ and operando X-ray Characterisation of Metal Additive Manufacturing by LPBF.
• Research Support – Laboratory automation for polymers and polymer nanocomposites.
• Research Assistant – Tissue engineering, regenerative medicine and biofabrication.
• Technical Support – Physical simulation lab.
• Research Support – Biomaterials science, cell biology, and bioengineering.

“Programa Investigo represents an excellent opportunity for young graduates to join a cutting-edge research environment and gain practical experience in advanced technologies and high-impact projects,” said Rosa Bazán, Human Resources Manager at IMDEA Materials Institute.

“In addition to contributing to the professional development of participants, these positions offer the chance to work alongside international researchers in key areas for industry, healthcare, sustainability, and digital transformation,” she added.

Programa Investigo, managed by the Regional Government of Madrid, is funded through the European Union’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan – NextGenerationEU.

The opportunities are aimed at young people over the age of 16 and under 30 who are registered as unemployed job seekers at one of the employment offices of the Community of Madrid.

Applicants must hold university, doctoral, or vocational training qualifications (intermediate or advanced level) related to the activities offered. In the case of foreign qualifications, official recognition in Spain will be required, except for support staff positions.

Employment contracts will be formalised for the entity’s workplaces located within the Community of Madrid.

Interested candidates can find more information about the available positions and the application process on the IMDEA Materials Institute website here.