30-month Postdoctoral Research fellowships in the field of Materials Science and Engineering
Call launch: 20 September 2025
Selection process completed: June 2026
Further information will be provided in due course.
ATENEA is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowship programme offering ten 30-month Postdoctoral Research fellowships in the field of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE).
During its 48-month duration, the programme launched one open call to recruit talented researchers and provide them with high-level interdisciplinary and intersectoral training in core and advanced scientific topics, as well as transferable skills. By the end of the programme, the fellows will be experienced researchers with highly competitive profiles for both the academic and non-academic sectors, particularly industry.
The ATENEA programme is designed to attract and support talented researchers. Through ATENEA, the selected fellows will conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research with the full support of IMDEA Materials’ leading scientists and world-class research facilities.
ATENEA not only fosters outstanding research today but also paves the way for future breakthroughs.
Building on IMDEA Materials’ successful track record in EU-funded research, ATENEA enhances the visibility and career prospects of its researchers, empowering the next generation of scientific leaders.
IMDEA Materials Institute and the ATENEA programme offer a vibrant and diverse research environment, with staff from 28 nationalities and strong ties to international networks and collaborations. PR fellows will benefit from global mobility through secondments with 21 associated partners and contribute to the programme’s international dimension through their own cultural and professional backgrounds
Research topics span key sectors—manufacturing, energy, transport, and health, and are designed to be interdisciplinary by nature. Fellows will work in a collaborative environment that encourages interaction across scientific disciplines, and with leading international research groups. A wide range of training activities will support both scientific and transferable skills development
Fellows will engage in fundamental and applied research with real-world industrial impact, supported by secondments and training in collaboration with private companies.
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