How to start the career in research
The admission can be gain in any of the categories (Assistant, Associate, Independent, Principal and Senior) exclusively according to the merits and academic background of the applicant and other requirements established by CONICET.
To enter the Research Career, it is necessary to apply to the corresponding calls at the time of the year established by the Board of CONICET.
The performance of the researcher is periodically evaluated through reports. The people incorporated in the Research Career that fulfill satisfactorily their obligations and conduct positive advances in their studies according to their categories will be able to be promoted.
To advance from one category to another is possible but is not considered a must for all the people who join the Research Career. CONICET can sign contracts with Argentine and Foreign scientists as long as they do not extend more than twenty four (24) months. According to the Board’s criteria and for a period of twenty four (24) months, the Council can hire for 24 months retired researchers who can efficiently continue their studies.
TYPES OF CALLS
Annual calls
Every year, CONICET issues an open and general call to cover positions in the Scientific and Technological Researcher Career.
The applicants will have to prove that they have postgraduate studies or equivalent training in Argentine or foreign universities, submit their academic background, studies conducted, research work and their orientations and plans for one year according to the regulations established by CONICET.Besides, it is necessary that the applicants indicate the place where they plan to work and the consent of the scientific and technological institution, which can be public or private.
The presentations will be assessed by the Advisory Committees, the Qualification and Promotion Board of the Council.
Permanent call: repatriation of researchers
There is a call to Career Admission that is open all year round. This is addressed to encourage the repatriation of Argentine Researchers who work abroad. They can apply for the Research Career at any time of the year as Council will consider their applications if they prove that they have spent more than two years abroad doing research work (Resolution 2961/06).
The applicants have to submit accreditation of graduate degrees of equivalent
The applicants will have to prove that they have postgraduate studies or equivalent training in Argentine or foreign universities, submit their academic background, studies conducted, research work and their orientations and plans for one year according to the regulations established by CONICET.
Besides, it is necessary that the applicants indicate the place where they plan to work and the consent of the scientific and technological institution, which can be public or private.
The presentations will be assessed by the Advisory Committees, the Qualification and Promotion Board of the Council.
Health Research Career – Permanent call
In August 2013, CONICET replaced the Clinical Research Career with the Health Research Career. This call is open all year round and is addressed to encourage medical research in all its specialties and residencies, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Veterinary, Biochemistry, Psychology and Genetics.
The Health Research Career is ad-honorem. Its researchers will conduct their studies in public or private health institutions all parts of the country that include clinical research with healthcare practice and basic research.
Contact: convocacic-salud@conicet.gov.ar