The University of Navarra (UNAV) is a non‑profit private university founded in 1952 based in Pamplona, Spain. It confers 37 official degrees (14 are double degree) and administers 43 master’s programs, including 19 doctoral programs, through 16 faculties and Schools, 2 superior colleges, the IESE Business School and its 5 comprehensive Research Centres.
UNAV has more than 13.500 students in 7 campuses: Pamplona, San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, New York, Munich and São Paulo with a wide network of international universities and research centres.
UNAV has been awarded the HR Excellence in Research quality seal (HRS4R) that guarantees the implementation of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
The aim of the grants is to encourage the recruitment of researchers with doctoral degrees to complete their postdoctoral research training.
We are seeking outstanding candidates in
* Nutrition and Health, specifically with the problems of obesity: Bioactive compounds, food development, microbiota, personalised nutrition, health biomarkers, eating behaviour, obesity and cancer, molecular metabolism, cohort study.
* Biodiversity and environment: Biodiversity and natural wealth, Environmental quality and health, Sustainable Agriculture and agroecology and Sustainability and economics circular.
* Culture and society: Coexistence in a pluralistic world, legacies for the future, care of the person, links and development human, technology and creativity.
* Data Science and artificial intelligence: Scientist of data, lead data scientist and artificial Intelligence (AI).
* Economics and business management.
Requirements
The aim of the grants is to encourage the recruitment of researchers with doctoral degrees to complete their postdoctoral research training.
Eligibility
PhD completed Between Jan 2023-Dec 2025
Experience and Additional Skills Scientific and technical contributions
* Relevance and quality of scientific publications (journals, books, chapters).
* Participation in conferences, awards and distinctions.
* Training, management and other relevant contributions to research.
Mobility and internationalisation
* Stays at prestigious national and international centres.
* Participation in international projects.
Leadership
* Research independence.
* Ability to lead research groups.
* Attracting national and international funding.
Benefits
* A highly competitive salary.
* International, inclusive, family‑friendly environment.
* Professional development opportunities depending on performance, availability of funds, and institutional needs.
What we offer
* The University of Navarre is currently one of the 250 best universities in the world, according to the QS International Ranking.
* The University is the most international of Spanish universities, according to the CYD ranking.
* 4 teaching areas of the University, among the best in the world according to Times Higher Education ranking.
* The opportunity to live in Pamplona, a city renowned for its high quality of life, environment, and surroundings.
Please note that applications not meeting the required profile will not be considered.
Deadline for applications
16 November 2025
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