“Research Fellowships” aim at introducing to research and innovation young scholars working under the supervision of a Senior researcher.

These appointments may be awarded to researchers of any nationality who have obtained their Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification), awarded in Italy or abroad no more than six years before the application deadline and whose academic and professional profile demonstrates their suitability to contribute to research activities.

Research Fellows are employed for a period of minimum 1 year and maximum 3 years, even if non-continuative, including any renewals and extensions. The maximum duration of the contract may vary where required by the specific rules of European research funding programmes, particularly within the framework of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

Research fellows are recruited through selection procedures ensuring the comparative evaluation of candidates. Applicants are assessed by a Selection committee on the basis of their qualifications and scientific publications. Depending on the specific call for applications, the selection procedure may also include an interview.

Calls for applications are published in both Italian and English on the EURAXESS portal, on the website of the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), and on the University’s institutional website at the following page: https://www.uniurb.it/ateneo/utilita/concorsi/incarichi-di-ricerca.

Research Fellowships funded through external resources obtained on the basis of competitive funding programs at national, international or European level may also be awarded through direct appointment procedures. In such cases, the Department publishes a notice on the University’s institutional website to collect expressions of interest from prospective candidates, rather than conducting a full open competitive selection procedure with a formal ranking list.

Moreover, Research Fellows can be recruited on the basis of evaluation procedures previously carried out by Ministries, EU institutions, other Research Institutes or Foundations – whether public or private, national or international – within the framework of competitive funding schemes.

Post-doctoral Fellow (“incarichi post-doc”), position introduced by art. 22-bis of National Law 240, 30/12/2010

Postdoctoral Fellows are employed by Italian universities under fixed-term contracts intended to enable early-career scholars in carrying out research activities, while also contributing to teaching and third mission initiatives.

These contracts have a minimum duration of one year and can be extended up to a total duration of three years. Researchers may hold Post-doctoral fellowships for a maximum period of three years overall, even if non-continuative, including contracts held at different universities or research institutions. The maximum duration of the contract may vary where required by the specific rules of European research funding programmes, particularly within the framework of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

Post-doctoral Fellows are recruited through public selection procedures ensuring the comparative evaluation of candidates and the public disclosure of the relevant documents.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent qualification), or a medical specialisation diploma, awarded in Italy or abroad before the application deadline.

Calls for applications are published, in both Italian and English, on the EURAXESS portal, on the website of the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), and on the University’s institutional website at the following page: https://www.uniurb.it/ateneo/utilita/concorsi.

Post-doctoral Fellows may also be recruited on the basis of evaluation procedures previously carried out by Ministries, EU institutions, other Research Institutes or Foundations – whether public or private, national or international – recognized within the scientific community, within the framework of competitive funding schemes providing for recruitment of the successful candidate under a fixed-term employment contract. These procedures must ensure transparency and adequate public disclosure.

Post-doctoral Researcher (“contratti di ricerca”), position introduced by art. 22 of National Law 240, 30/12/2010

Postdoctoral Researchers are employed by Italian universities under a fixed-term “Research Contract” (Contratto di ricerca), exclusively with the purpose of carrying out a specific research project.

These contracts normally have a duration of two years and may be renewed once for an additional two-year period. Where required by the specific rules, objectives, or funding schemes of national, European, or international research programs, contracts may instead have a duration of two years with the possibility of a one-year renewal. In any case, researchers may not hold Research Contracts for more than five years overall, including contracts held at different universities or research institutions, even if non-continuative.

Post-doctoral researchers are recruited through selection procedures ensuring the comparative evaluation of candidates and the public disclosure of the relevant documents.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent qualification), or a medical specialisation diploma, awarded in Italy or abroad before the application deadline.

Candidates enrolled in the third and final year of a PhD program, or in the final year of a medical specialisation program may also apply for a research contract, provided that this is compatible with the research program and its specific reporting rules. In all cases, the required qualification must be obtained within six months from the publication date of the call in the University’s Official Register (Albo Ufficiale di Ateneo).

Calls for applications are published, in both Italian and English, on the EURAXESS portal, on the website of the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), and on the University’s institutional website at the following page: https://www.uniurb.it/ateneo/utilita/concorsi/contratti-di-ricerca.

Post-doctoral Researchers may also be recruited on the basis of evaluation procedures previously carried out by Ministries, EU institutions, other Research Institutes or Foundations – whether public or private, national or international – recognized within the scientific community, within the framework of competitive funding schemes providing for recruitment of the successful candidate under a fixed-term employment contract. These procedures must ensure transparency and adequate public disclosure.

Tenure-Track Fixed-Term Researchers are employed under a fixed-term contract for a six-year period. Their responsibilities include both research and teaching activities, as well as support and guidance to students.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent qualification), or a medical specialisation diploma, awarded in Italy or abroad before the application deadline. The knowledge of a foreign language is required; foreign applicants have also to demonstrate their knowledge of Italian language.

According to National Law, the University can assess the Fixed-term researcher and appoint them as Associate Professor, in case they have obtained the National Scientific Qualification (Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale – ASN, as described in art. 16 of Law 240 of December 30^th, 2010) and provided the availability of the necessary financial resources. This evaluation may take place upon request by the interested researcher from the end of the third year of the contract and during each subsequent year of appointment.

Job adverts for these positions are published, in both Italian and English, on the EURAXESS portal, on the Ministry for University and Research (MUR) website and on the University institutional website at the following link: https://www.uniurb.it/ateneo/utilita/concorsi/ricercatori-a-tempo-determinato

This permanent academic position can be held exclusively by researchers holding the National Scientific Qualification (Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale – ASN) correspondent to this role. The National Scientific Qualification aims at attesting the quality and originality of the professors’ research results, such as to certify an established reputation at least on a national level. Further assessment criteria may include the documented ability to coordinate or direct a research group, the ability to attract competitive funding, at least as local unit responsible and the ability to promote technology/knowledge transfer activities.

Selection procedure is also open to:

1. Professors employed as Associate Professors in other University/Research Institutions;
2. Researchers who permanently carry on research or teaching activities in tertiary level HEI, covering roles considered equivalent to that of Associate Professor, in compliance with art. 18, § 1, letter b) of Law 240/2010.

Knowledge of the Italian language is required for foreign candidates.

Job adverts for these positions are published, in both Italian and English, on the EURAXESS portal, on the Ministry for University and Research (MUR) website and on the University institutional website at the following link: https://www.uniurb.it/ateneo/utilita/concorsi/professori-associati

Full Professor is the highest permanent academic position within Italian academic system. This role is assigned through selection procedures, open to researchers holding the National Scientific Qualification (Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale – ASN) correspondent to this position. The National Scientific Qualification aims at attesting the high quality and originality of the professors’ research results, such as to certify an established reputation on an international level. Further assessment criteria may include the documented ability to direct a research group, also collaborating with international partners; mentoring experience as supervisor of PhD students; the ability to attract competitive funding as PI, particularly in an international context; the ability to promote technology/knowledge transfer activities.

Selection procedure is also open to:

1. Professors employed as Full Professors in other University/Research Institutions;
2. Researchers who permanently carry on research or teaching activities in tertiary level HEI, covering roles considered equivalent to that of Full Professor, in compliance with art. 18, § 1, letter b) of Law 240/2010.

Knowledge of the Italian language is required for foreign candidates.

Job adverts for these positions are published, in both Italian and English, on the EURAXESS portal, on the Ministry for University and Research (MUR) website and on the University institutional website at the following link: https://www.uniurb.it/ateneo/utilita/concorsi/professori-ordinari

Universities can recruit without a public call for applications (“direct recruitment”) Full Professors, Associate Professors and Fixed-Term Researchers, provided that the appointed figures respect at least one of the following criteria:

1. They have been carrying on teaching or research activity for at least three years in a foreign tertiary level HEI/Research Institute, located abroad or in Italy, covering a position equivalent to the one they are going to be appointed for, in compliance with the guidelines, periodically updated by the Minister of University and Research;
2. they have been successful in specific high-level research programmes, identified with a decree of the Ministry of University and Research, such as: ERC, MSCA, FIS, FISA etc.