International Research Recruitment Office (OCPI)

The International Research Recruitment Office (OCPI) was created with the aim of promoting, attracting, and welcoming international talent — both researchers and technical staff — to the University of Burgos, in alignment with the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) established by the European Commission.

This office supports and guides researchers in developing their research careers at our University by offering personalized and flexible assistance, as well as access to resources and services focused on R&D&I within a privileged environment in terms of quality of life, culture, and safety.

Support for integration and administrative procedures is essential to overcome difficulties and barriers, both before joining the University and during the first stages after arrival. Therefore, in order to prepare the stay of research staff, the OCPI provides guidance, information, and specific assistance on all non-academic matters that are important for their stay, including support throughout the relocation process, assistance with the procedures and requirements necessary for their incorporation, and help with their integration.

Services Offered by OCPI:

•    Information and advice on job opportunities, research grants, and funding schemes for hiring early-stage research staff at the University of Burgos. 
•    Support with administrative procedures and non-academic matters. 
•    Integration into the local culture and the University. 
•    Evaluation and monitoring of researchers’ satisfaction at the University. 
•    Identification of researchers’ needs, challenges, and difficulties. 

Research Career in Spain

The research career develops through different progressive stages, from predoctoral training to the consolidation of scientific leadership profiles, in accordance with the European research career framework (R1–R4).
The document Research Career Path in Spain at a glance, prepared by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT), provides an overview of the Spanish R&D&I system, including:
•    The main stages of the research career. 
•    Contractual positions in universities and research institutions. 
•    Funding opportunities at national, regional, and European levels. 
See the full document: “Research Career Path in Spain at a glance”

Research Profiles at the University of Burgos

The University of Burgos has defined its own representation of research profiles, aligned with the European framework (R1–R4), with the aim of facilitating the understanding of the different stages of the research career within the institutional context.
This infographic visually and structurally presents the evolution of research staff in terms of professional development, level of independence, and competencies.
•    View the Research Profiles Infographic (ES) 
•    View the Research Career Infographic (EN) 

Euraxess

EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion is a unique pan-European initiative involving more than 600 service centers across 43 different countries, providing free assistance to researchers and their families on matters such as visas, recognition of diplomas, social security, and other legal and cultural aspects.
In Spain, the network is coordinated by FECYT and includes 104 centers distributed throughout all autonomous communities.
Access EURAXESS Spain and EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion to find all the information about support and information services available to research staff:
•    Professional development (hipervínculo )
•    Professional development in Spain