Fundacion Universidad Loyola
Postdoctoral position "Mental Health Ecosystems Design and Management" Fundacion
Fundacion Universidad Loyola, Villa Espana Colonia, Texas, United States
Organisation/Company Fundacion Universidad Loyola Research Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Management sciences » Other Computer science » Systems design Engineering » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 26 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe – COFUND Reference Number AuSpire_ULA-PF2 Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101177949 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Fundacion Universidad Loyola Andalucía , in collaboration with the University of Canberra, is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the
AuSpire Program
. The Australia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence (AuSpire) is an ambitious,interdisciplinaryprogramco-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement Nº 101177949that linksSpanishandAustralianresearch communities through 28 Postdoctoral Fellowships . Centred on the concept of Planetary Wellbeing, AuSpire aims to address global challenges by fostering research with meaningful, positive impacts on the planet’s inhabitants and ecosystems. The successful candidateswill be employed in Spain by renowned companies, research centres, and universities for 36 months (3 years) and benefit from international and/or intersectoral co-supervision and secondments with counterpart organisations in Spain and Australia for up to 12 months of duration. The expected candidate profile for the position is as follows: Major interests in health management, health policy, health services performance evaluation and ecosystem evaluation. Advanced navigation tools, advanced models (causal), digital twins, navigation of mental health systems, general artificial intelligence. a full-time employment contract in Spain for 36 months (3 years) with attractive salaries including social security benefits. The salaries offered by AuSpire are above the average salary for postdoctoral researchers in Spain. You may find an estimation of your gross annual salary in thePosition Description (the definite amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow is subject to Spanish tax legislation). 4.000 EUR relocation for employment stipend to cover costs associated with taking up employment (flights, visa, insurance, etc.), to be distributed monthly as a top-up to the gross salary[1] 9.000 EUR relocation for secondment stipend to cover compulsory project-related travel and accommodation costs (flights, visa, insurance, accommodation, etc.)[1] 314 EUR monthly family allowance offered to candidates who meet the criteria[1][2] 3.000 EUR travel stipend to cover flights and accommodation for participating in compulsory AuSpire training and networking events in Spain over the 3 years.[1] Innovative projects of high societal and commercial value in a unique international research environment and multidisciplinary network of researchers and chief investigators from leading industries, research centres and universities. Unique training in Planetary Wellbeing and the opportunity to shape your research to offer true value to society and a positive impact on our planet’s inhabitants and ecosystem. For a full view of all the benefits, please read the position description.
[1]The definitive amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow may be subject to Spanish tax legislation. [2]According to MSCA-COFUND requirements, Fellows with family obligations are entitled to a family allowance (i.e. persons linked to Postdoctoral Fellow by (i) marriage, or (ii) a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country or region where this relationship was formalised; or (iii) dependent children who are actually being maintained by the Postdoctoral Fellow). AuSpire is open to excellent researchers of any age, nationality, and gender.Applicants must fulfil ALL the following minimum eligibility criteria at the date of the
call deadline (26 January 2026) : Academic requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a
doctoral degree at the call deadline . If you have successfully defended your thesis but you have not yet been awarded your PhD degree at the time of the call deadline for applications, you must upload a provisional degree certificate from your institution. The
successful defence must be unconditional
(no further requirements/corrections that need to be addressed)
and take place before the call deadline . Supporting documentation may be requested. MSCA mobility rule:
Applicants can be of any nationality and they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary or implementing partner – Spain, including its overseas territories – for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the deadline of the co-funded programme's call
(i.e., since 26 January 2023). The country of the main activity refers to the country where the researcher is physically based when carrying out the main activity and the country of the institution for which the main activity is performed (e.g., employer) MSCA employment rule: applicants must not have been already permanently employed by the chosen Employing Entity at the time of the call deadline. Exclusive dedication: applicants must be available to work full-time and exclusively for the action and cannot benefit from another Marie Sklodowska Curie Action during the employment time. English proficiency[1]: applicants must have a demonstrable C1 level of English (both speaking and writing). In the absence of a recognised certificate, English proficiency will be assessed based on the level of the written project proposal and during the interview. [1]Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement. Selection process Online application: Submit your complete application through the (SlideRoom ) online portal,
before26 January 2026 at 11:59 PM CET. Eligibility check: AuSpire Program Management Team will check that the application complies with requirements and meets the MSCA eligibility criteria. Evaluation of eligible applications and first ranking: Eligible applications will be assessed by the Selection Panel against the Evaluation Criteria detailed in section 4 of the Guide for Applicants . Interviews: Applicants shortlisted by the Selection Panel will be invited for an interview (by videoconference). Applicants will be contacted at least 5 days ahead of the interview) Final ranking and allocation of positions: The preferred candidate will receive a conditional offer letter for admission into the AuSpire Program. Onboarding of successful Applicants: Formalise your employment contract at the Employing Entity. Start your postdoctoral fellowship in June 2026 Additional comments The remuneration, in line with the European Commission rules for Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant holders, will consist of a gross annual salary of 37,000 EUR. The definite amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow is subject to Spanish tax legislation.
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Fundacion Universidad Loyola Andalucía , in collaboration with the University of Canberra, is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the
AuSpire Program
. The Australia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence (AuSpire) is an ambitious,interdisciplinaryprogramco-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement Nº 101177949that linksSpanishandAustralianresearch communities through 28 Postdoctoral Fellowships . Centred on the concept of Planetary Wellbeing, AuSpire aims to address global challenges by fostering research with meaningful, positive impacts on the planet’s inhabitants and ecosystems. The successful candidateswill be employed in Spain by renowned companies, research centres, and universities for 36 months (3 years) and benefit from international and/or intersectoral co-supervision and secondments with counterpart organisations in Spain and Australia for up to 12 months of duration. The expected candidate profile for the position is as follows: Major interests in health management, health policy, health services performance evaluation and ecosystem evaluation. Advanced navigation tools, advanced models (causal), digital twins, navigation of mental health systems, general artificial intelligence. a full-time employment contract in Spain for 36 months (3 years) with attractive salaries including social security benefits. The salaries offered by AuSpire are above the average salary for postdoctoral researchers in Spain. You may find an estimation of your gross annual salary in thePosition Description (the definite amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow is subject to Spanish tax legislation). 4.000 EUR relocation for employment stipend to cover costs associated with taking up employment (flights, visa, insurance, etc.), to be distributed monthly as a top-up to the gross salary[1] 9.000 EUR relocation for secondment stipend to cover compulsory project-related travel and accommodation costs (flights, visa, insurance, accommodation, etc.)[1] 314 EUR monthly family allowance offered to candidates who meet the criteria[1][2] 3.000 EUR travel stipend to cover flights and accommodation for participating in compulsory AuSpire training and networking events in Spain over the 3 years.[1] Innovative projects of high societal and commercial value in a unique international research environment and multidisciplinary network of researchers and chief investigators from leading industries, research centres and universities. Unique training in Planetary Wellbeing and the opportunity to shape your research to offer true value to society and a positive impact on our planet’s inhabitants and ecosystem. For a full view of all the benefits, please read the position description.
[1]The definitive amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow may be subject to Spanish tax legislation. [2]According to MSCA-COFUND requirements, Fellows with family obligations are entitled to a family allowance (i.e. persons linked to Postdoctoral Fellow by (i) marriage, or (ii) a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country or region where this relationship was formalised; or (iii) dependent children who are actually being maintained by the Postdoctoral Fellow). AuSpire is open to excellent researchers of any age, nationality, and gender.Applicants must fulfil ALL the following minimum eligibility criteria at the date of the
call deadline (26 January 2026) : Academic requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a
doctoral degree at the call deadline . If you have successfully defended your thesis but you have not yet been awarded your PhD degree at the time of the call deadline for applications, you must upload a provisional degree certificate from your institution. The
successful defence must be unconditional
(no further requirements/corrections that need to be addressed)
and take place before the call deadline . Supporting documentation may be requested. MSCA mobility rule:
Applicants can be of any nationality and they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary or implementing partner – Spain, including its overseas territories – for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the deadline of the co-funded programme's call
(i.e., since 26 January 2023). The country of the main activity refers to the country where the researcher is physically based when carrying out the main activity and the country of the institution for which the main activity is performed (e.g., employer) MSCA employment rule: applicants must not have been already permanently employed by the chosen Employing Entity at the time of the call deadline. Exclusive dedication: applicants must be available to work full-time and exclusively for the action and cannot benefit from another Marie Sklodowska Curie Action during the employment time. English proficiency[1]: applicants must have a demonstrable C1 level of English (both speaking and writing). In the absence of a recognised certificate, English proficiency will be assessed based on the level of the written project proposal and during the interview. [1]Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement. Selection process Online application: Submit your complete application through the (SlideRoom ) online portal,
before26 January 2026 at 11:59 PM CET. Eligibility check: AuSpire Program Management Team will check that the application complies with requirements and meets the MSCA eligibility criteria. Evaluation of eligible applications and first ranking: Eligible applications will be assessed by the Selection Panel against the Evaluation Criteria detailed in section 4 of the Guide for Applicants . Interviews: Applicants shortlisted by the Selection Panel will be invited for an interview (by videoconference). Applicants will be contacted at least 5 days ahead of the interview) Final ranking and allocation of positions: The preferred candidate will receive a conditional offer letter for admission into the AuSpire Program. Onboarding of successful Applicants: Formalise your employment contract at the Employing Entity. Start your postdoctoral fellowship in June 2026 Additional comments The remuneration, in line with the European Commission rules for Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant holders, will consist of a gross annual salary of 37,000 EUR. The definite amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow is subject to Spanish tax legislation.
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