CRG International PhD Programme 2027

Centre for Genomic Regulation; España; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PhD

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Social security

Job summary

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain, invites outstanding candidates to apply for its International PhD Programme 2027.

Fully funded 4-year PhD positions with employment contract, competitive salary, health coverage, and full social security benefits. English is the working language; online panel interviews on 13 January 2027 and on-site interviews in Barcelona 23–25 February 2027.

Qualifications

• Must hold a university degree qualifying for PhD studies by start of the programme or equivalent 300ECTS.
• Strong academic record and proficiency in English, our institute’s working language, is required.
• Applications are open to candidates of all nationalities.

Responsibilities

• Pursue cutting-edge doctoral research in the life sciences.
• Join multidisciplinary projects across molecular biology, genomics, systems biology, bioinformatics.
• Training in scientific, technical, entrepreneurial and transferable skills.

Skills

English proficiency

Research motivation

Academic excellence

Education

Master's degree or 300ECTS

Job description

Organisation/Company Centre for Genomic Regulation Department GENE REGULATION, STEM CELLS AND CANCER Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 22 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain, invites outstanding and motivated candidates from across the world to apply for itsInternational PhD Programme 2027.

Why join the Centre for Genomic Regulation?

• Work alongside world-class scientists in one of Europe’s leading biomedical research institutes
• With just over 400 people on campus and nearly 70% of students coming from abroad, you’ll join a truly international environment where collaboration and creativity thrive.
• You will access state-of-the-art core technologies in genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, imaging, and more
• We are housed in the heart of Barcelona, with our science having privileged views over the Mediterranean Sea. Students enjoy a lively community of international PhD student, with structured training programe, symposia, retreats, beach volleyball, yoga, choir, and monthly institute-wide events.

We are looking for talented candidates who wish to pursue cutting-edge doctoral research in the life sciences. The CRG provides a highly stimulating international environment where creativity, scientific excellence, and interdisciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged.

• Fully funded 4-year PhD positions in top-level research groups with employment contract, competitive salary, health coverage, and full social security benefits.
• Multidisciplinary projects across molecular biology, genomics, systems biology, bioinformatics, and related fields
• Training in scientific, technical, entrepreneurial and transferable skills
• Access to state-of-the-art core facilities and international collaborations
• Career development support and mentoring throughout the programme

Eligibility and Requirements

• Applicants must hold (or expect to obtain) a university degree qualifying them for PhD studies (Master’s) by the start of the programme or equivalent 300ECTS
• A strong academic record, motivation for research, and proficiency in English, our institute’s working language, is required.
• Applications are open to candidates of all nationalities.
• 13 January 2027– Panel interviews (online)
• 23–25 February 2027– On-site interviews in Barcelona (travel and accommodation covered)