[FEB 2026] CALL FOR INTERNSHIP POSITION AT CAB-CSIC
We invite applications for a research training position focused on the study of the first galaxies formed in the Universe, to be carried out at the Centro de Astrobiología (CAB, CSIC–INTA) in Madrid, Spain, within the framework of the JAE Intro ICU 2026 programme.
The project, “Studying the First Galaxies Formed in the Universe with JWST”, is led by Dr. Javier Álvarez Márquez. It aims to investigate the formation of the earliest galaxies during the Epoch of Reionization (EoR), a key phase transition in cosmic history when the Universe evolved from a neutral state to being fully ionized. This transition occurred over a relatively short period, when the Universe was between approximately 300 and 1000 million years old (about 2-7% of its current age).
The successful candidate will contribute to the analysis and interpretation of James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observations to better understand galaxy formation at the dawn of the Universe.
Positions and funding details:
Duration: 7 months (starting September 2026, desirable)
Dedication: 20 hours per week (on-site)
Monthly allowance: €700 (7 monthly payments)
Required background:
Bachelor’s degree in Physics (or students in their final year with access to a Master’s programme at the start of the JAE Intro grant).
Good programming skills in Python.
Minimum grade of 6.50/10.
Contacts:
Scientific supervisor: Dr. Javier Álvarez Márquez – jalvarez@cab.inta-csic.es
Administrative contact: gerencia.cab@csic.es
Full details and application instructions are available at the official call:
👉 JAE Intro ICU 2026 Call: https://sede.csic.gob.es/tramites/programa-jae/convocatoria-jae-intro-icu-2026
[NOV 2025] CALL FOR PHD POSITION AT CAB–CSIC
We are inviting applications for a PhD position at the Centro de Astrobiología (CAB, CSIC–INTA) in Madrid, Spain. The successful candidate will join the JWST–AGN Evolution Project, working under the supervision of Dr. Michele Perna and Dr. Ismael García-Bernete.
The project focuses on investigating how supermassive black holes grow and impact their host galaxies using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and complementary multi-wavelength data. The PhD candidate will participate in the analysis of AGN-driven outflows, modelling of AGN emission, and interpretation of their effects on galaxy evolution across cosmic time.
Applicants should hold (or expect to hold) a master’s degree in astrophysics or a closely related field. Experience with data analysis, spectroscopy, or numerical modelling is an asset. For more information or to express interest, please contact mperna@cab.inta-csic.es and igarcia@cab.inta-csic.es.