The IAC aims to attract front-line staff with the aim of continuously developing its own research and technological lines or new topics arising in the fields of observational, theoretical and instrumental astrophysics, as well as technological deverlopements and carrying out support tasks.
The IAC has been designated a ‘Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence’ a prestigious recognition awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Research, Innovation and Universities to the IAC as a leading research institute in Spain, representing a world leading institution and a clear example of the quality and relevance of the pioneering scientific research carried out in Spain for the period 2012-2019.
As well as this, IAC has been awarded with the "Human Resources Strategy for Researchers" Award (HRS4R) from the Europea Commission and we are now carrying out the Implementation Phase.
Quality considerations in selecting and contracting personnel
Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R)
General Information about Postdoctoral Fellowships
Employment opportunities for PhD graduates
The following list provides information about the currently OPEN positions. Use the filter below to access information about other positions in process or already completed.
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SIX PhD FELLOWSHIPS AT IAC ASTRONOMICAL RESEARCH (Ref. PS-2025-021) The IAC (Tenerife, Spain) invites applications for SIX PhD fellowships in Astrophysics. The research topics pursued at the IAC include most areas of Astrophysics: Solar Physics, Planetary Systems, Stellar and Interstellar Physics, Galaxy Formation and Evolution, Milky Way andAdvertised onApplication deadline
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Se convoca proceso selectivo para la formalización de 4 contratos formativos para la obtención de la práctica profesional en la categoría profesional de Técnicos/as de Taller y que tendrá, entre otras las siguientes funciones: • TCS, IAC80 y OGS: funcionamiento general, apertura, cierre y posibles problemas. • Instrumentos instalados en TCS o IAC80Advertised onApplication deadline