FPU 2026 PhD Prep in Developmental Biology – Seville

Sociedad Española de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular; Centenera de Andaluz; Presencial; EUR 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD), Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, Spain, seeks motivated candidates to apply for a joint FPU 2026 predoc fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Jesús Fernández-Abascal.

The research uses Caenorhabditis elegans to study how mitochondrial stress in the nervous system signals between tissues and influences ageing and neurodegeneration. Training will cover genetics, molecular biology, microscopy and aging analysis.

Formación

• A degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Biomedicine or a related discipline.
• An outstanding undergraduate academic record, preferably equivalent to ≥9/10 on the Spanish grading scale.
• Strong motivation for experimental research, willingness to learn and commitment to pursuing a PhD.
• Eligibility for the FPU 2026 call and admission to doctoral studies within the required timeframe.
• Previous research experience will be valued.
• Experience with C. elegans would be an advantage.

Conocimientos

Biochemistry background

Strong academic record

Research motivation

PhD eligibility

Educación

Biochemistry / related degree

Herramientas

C. elegans experience

Descripción del empleo

Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo (CABD), Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, Spain, seeks motivated candidates to apply for a joint FPU 2026 predoc fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Jesús Fernández-Abascal.

The research uses Caenorhabditis elegans to study how mitochondrial stress in the nervous system signals between tissues and influences ageing and neurodegeneration. Training will cover genetics, molecular biology, microscopy and aging analysis.