University of La Laguna Announces Recruitment for 7 Permanent Positions

Overview

The University of La Laguna has launched a public competition to fill 7 permanent teaching and research positions, aligning with Spain’s new university staffing laws. These roles are part of the 2023-2024 employment forecast and aim to boost the university’s research and teaching capacity.

Candidate Qualifications

• Must have a doctorate
• Must have a positive evaluation by national accreditation agencies
• Must hold the I3/R3 research certification—an indicator of their research activity and engagement in excellence programs.

Recruitment Priorities and Regulations

This recruitment process reflects efforts to prioritize highly qualified researchers, with at least 15% of the allocated positions reserved for I3/R3-certified researchers, including those within the Ramón y Cajal program.

The new regulations also emphasize transparency, with detailed procedures for application, evaluation, and selection, including:

• Public interviews
• Specific scoring criteria

Goals and Opportunities

The process underscores Spain’s focus on strengthening its university research and teaching staff by:

• Integrating more research-active academics
• Promoting international experience and incentives

For expats and residents, these openings present opportunities for high-level academic careers within Spain’s top universities.

Fairness and Application Process

The university emphasizes fairness by stipulating:

• Clear deadlines
• Digital submission of documents
• Adherence to data protection laws

—all designed to streamline application and ensure equal opportunities.