Looking for MSCA PF 2026 candidates: Universidad de Sevilla (Spain) - Department of Física Atómica, Molecular y Nuclear

Professor Juan M. Cruz-Martinez, from Department of Física Atómica, Molecular y Nuclear at the University of Seville, welcomes postdoctoral candidates interested in applying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) in 2026 at this University. Please note that applicants must comply with the Mobility Rule. 

 Brief description of the Centre/Research Group 

Juan Cruz-Martinez is a researcher in theoretical particle physics working on QCD, collider phenomenology, and high‑precision theoretical predictions for the LHC. His work spans Parton Distribution Functions, Machine Learning, Monte Carlo evento generation, and the development of open‑source computational tools for high‑energy physics. He also explores the use of artificial intelligence, GPU‑accelerated computing, and quantum‑computing techniques to improve the efficiency and accuracy of theoretical calculations. Juan collaborates closely with international research teams and contributes to community‑wide efforts in precision collider physics. He is currently Research & Development coordinator of the NNPDF collaboration.

Project description

Our research focuses on quantum chromodynamics (QCD), artificial intelligence (AI), and collider phenomenology, with particular emphasis on the internal structure of the proton, precision predictions for the LHC, and the development of computational tools for particle physics. This includes work on Parton Distribution Functions, Monte Carlo simulations, and the use of modern computational techniques such as machine learning, GPU acceleration, and emerging quantum‑computing methods. Candidates interested in any of these areas (whether from a theory, phenomenology, or computational background) are welcome to develop a project aligned with these themes.

Evaluation panel:

Physics (PHY)

 IMPORTANT: Applicants should check their elegibility to apply to the MSCA PF 2026 Call: 

• Any nationality (European Fellowship) / European national or long-term resident of a Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country (Global Fellowship)

• Be in a possession of a doctoral degree (PhD)

• Have a maximum of 8 years full-time equivalent experience in research, measured from the date of award of the doctoral degree

• Comply with the mobility rule: not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain (for European Postdoctoral Fellowships), or in the country of the host organisation for the outgoing phase (for Global Postdoctoral Fellowships) for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline.

 For a correct evaluation of your candidature, please send the documents below to  Professor Juan M. Cruz-Martinez (jcruz@us.es)

• CV

• At least one recommendation letter (ideally two)

• A rough idea of the project (one or two pages is enough)

If you are ultimately selected to submit your application alongside Professor Juan M. Cruz-Martinez, you will be able to benefit from the Coaching and Advising Programme offered by the International Projects Office at USE, providing additional resources and a proposal review service to the MSCA PF 2026 candidates.