Associate Professor Positions at UJI 2026: Requirements, Fee and Application Deadline

Key data

Accredited doctoral researchers as associate professors have a window of 20 business days to submit their candidacy to Universitat Jaume I (UJI). The call, published in the Official Gazette of September 1, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-18405), activates the access competition regulated by the Organic Law of the University System (LOSU) and Royal Decree 678/2023.

The deadline is short and the requirements are specific. Anyone who does not have the documentation ready before the deadline begins may be left out. Below is everything you need to know to decide whether to apply and how to do it.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces a competition for access to positions in the body of associate professors of university at Universitat Jaume I. The process is governed by LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023, which regulate the accreditation requirements and selection procedure for university teaching staff.

The key aspects of the procedure are as follows:

A critical procedural point: all administrative acts subsequent to the announcement (lists of admitted candidates, test dates, resolution) will be published only on the official UJI notice board. The candidate must actively monitor that board to not miss any procedural step.

Economic and operational impact

The direct cost of participation is 30 euros as a fee, with bonuses and exemptions provided in the call. This is a reduced amount compared to other public sector competitions, which eliminates the economic barrier as a decision factor.

The real operational impact is not in the fee, but in the time and prior documentation:

• State accreditation (LOSU / RD 678/2023) must be obtained before submitting the application. It cannot be processed in parallel.
• The I3 or R3 certificate of research activity must also be in the candidate's possession at the time of application.
• Submission is exclusively electronic, with digital certificate or Cl@ve. Without these operational means, it is not possible to participate.
• The 20 business day deadline is strict. It started running on September 1, 2026.

For university departments and research groups, this call represents an opportunity to incorporate or consolidate research talent in the workforce with the associate professor category, which has direct implications for the capacity to attract projects and competitive funding.

Who does it affect?

• Doctoral researchers with state accreditation as associate professor according to LOSU and RD 678/2023.
• Candidates with I3 or R3 certificate of research activity in force.
• Associate professors, doctoral assistants or postdoctoral researchers who have completed the accreditation process and want to access a permanent position.
• UJI departments and research groups that expect to fill positions in their teaching and research staff.
• Academic managers and HR managers of Universitat Jaume I who must manage the internal process.

Expressly excluded are those who already hold a position as associate professor of university of equal category, regardless of the university in which they provide services.

Practical example

A postdoctoral researcher assigned to a UJI research group obtained her accreditation as associate professor through ANECA in 2025, in accordance with the criteria of RD 678/2023, and has the I3 certificate of research activity. When this call is published on September 1, 2026, she has 20 business days to submit her application.

The process she must follow is as follows:

1. Access the UJI electronic office with her digital certificate or Cl@ve.
2. Complete the application form and attach the required documentation (ANECA accreditation, I3 certificate).
3. Pay the fee of 30 euros (unless she is entitled to a bonus or exemption).
4. Submit the application within the 20 business day deadline.
5. From that moment on, monitor the official UJI notice board, the only channel where subsequent acts of the process will be published.

If the researcher did not yet have the I3 or R3 certificate, she could not participate in this call even if she had state accreditation. Both requirements are cumulative.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify state accreditation: Check that you have accreditation as associate professor according to LOSU and RD 678/2023 before starting any procedure.
2. Confirm the I3 or R3 certificate: Make sure the research activity certificate is current and available to attach to the application.
3. Activate digital certificate or Cl@ve: Submission is exclusively electronic. Without these means, it is not possible to participate. Check this with sufficient advance notice.
4. Calculate the exact deadline: The 20 business day count starts on September 1, 2026. Identify the exact deadline date taking into account holidays.
5. Prepare the fee payment: Have the 30 euros participation fee available, or verify if you are entitled to a bonus or exemption.
6. Activate monitoring of the official UJI notice board: All subsequent acts (admission, tests, resolution) will be published only on the official UJI notice board. Set up alerts or review it periodically to not miss any procedural step.

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-18405