At IMDEA Materials, talented people are one of our pillars for research excellence. We are committed to providing an attractive, inclusive and supportive environment where researchers can develop their careers, contribute to scientific excellence and maximise the impact of their work.
As part of this commitment, IMDEA Materials is a member of the EURAXESS Network and implements the European Charter for Researchers through the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), an initiative promoted by the European Commission to support excellent research environments. IMDEA Materials Institute endorsed the European Charter for Researchers in 2008 and holds the HR Excellence in Research award since October 2015.
Our objective is to attract, support, develop and retain talented researchers through transparent, fair and continuously improving human resources practices.
The HRS4R framework helps us to improve the way we recruit, support and develop researchers. It is fully integrated into our institutional policies, management practices and strategic planning processes. Through this framework, we regularly assess our practices, consult researchers and staff, identify areas for improvement and implement actions that contribute to a high-quality research environment.
Ethical and Professional Environment
We strive to provide a research environment built on integrity, transparency, compliance and good scientific practice.
The Institute also provides specialised support in research funding, project management, technology transfer and regulatory compliance, helping researchers focus on their scientific work while meeting increasingly complex requirements.
Recruiting the best talent
IMDEA Materials is committed to Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R).
Our recruitment processes are designed to attract excellent candidates from around the world, ensure equal opportunities and non-discrimination, apply clear and transparent selection criteria and continuously improve candidate experience.
All vacancies are published through our Jobs Portal and relevant international platforms like Euraxess Jobs.
Working at IMDEA Materials
IMDEA Materials is home to researchers from around the world working in a highly international and multidisciplinary environment. The Institute brings together researchers of different career stages and nationalities within a collaborative research culture.
We support researchers through access to advanced scientific infrastructures and specialised technical support, as well as assistance in accessing external large-scale research facilities when required for their projects. International mobility and relocation support, soft-landing services for international staff, flexible working practices, and equality and diversity initiatives further contribute to creating an attractive and supportive research environment.
Beyond research activities, the Institute promotes an active and inclusive community through a range of social and networking events that help newcomers settle in and foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
Researchers are consulted through surveys, meetings, working groups and other participation mechanisms that help shape institutional priorities and improvement initiatives.
Training and Career Development
Professional growth and continuous learning are key elements of our HR strategy.
Researchers benefit from technical and transversal training opportunities, research seminars and scientific events, support for participation in conferences and mobility activities, leadership and management development and career-development support.
Training activities are aligned with researchers’ needs, institutional priorities and evolving research careers. The Institute is also working to further strengthen career-development and researcher follow-up as part of its continuous improvement efforts.
A culture of continuous improvement
HRS4R is not a one-time exercise. Our current HRS4R and Action Plan focuses on areas such as:
