PhD Candidate in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Translational Biomedical Research

Universitat de Barcelona; España; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The AmyloidTech research group at the University of Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to conduct research on molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

The successful candidate will carry out interdisciplinary research at the interface of neuroscience, bioengineering and translational medicine, using advanced methodologies including cellular models (2D and 3D), biological evaluation of

Qualifications

• Hold a BSc in Pharmacy with a very good academic record.
• Proven research experience in the synthesis and in vitro biological evaluation of neuroprotective compounds.
• Experience in 2D and 3D cell cultures.

Responsabilités

• Carry out research on molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
• Perform interdisciplinary work at the interface of neuroscience, bioengineering and translational medicine.
• Contribute to experimental design, data analysis and scientific dissemination.
• Participate in collaborative research aimed at improving early diagnosis, disease modelling and treatment.

Formation

BSc in Pharmacy

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Universitat de Barcelona Department Organisation profile Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 12 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 23 Oct 2026 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 AmyloidTech research group at the University of Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to conduct research on the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

The successful candidate will carry out interdisciplinary research at the interface of neuroscience, bioengineering and translational medicine, using advanced methodologies including cellular models (2D and 3D), biological evaluation of novel drug candidates, protein aggregation studies, biosensors, biomarker detection technologies, microfluidic systems and computational data analysis. The candidate will contribute to experimental design, data analysis, scientific dissemination and collaborative research aimed at improving the early diagnosis, disease modelling and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

Hold a BSc in Pharmacy (or related disciplines) with a very good academic record, proven research experience in the synthesis and in vitro biological evaluation of neuroprotective compounds, experience in 2D and 3D cell cultures, and fulfil the requirements to be admitted into the PhD Programme at the Universitat de Barcelona. .

A full-time work contract (37.5 hrs/week). The researcher will have the possibility to participate in teaching activities for professional development (not obligatory, though).

Eligibility criteria

A specific committee will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:

• Grade point average of the academic transcripts from the applicant's bachelor's or master's degree studies (or 1st and 2nd cycle): up to 5 points out of a total of 10.
• Curricular merits: up to 1 point out of a total of 10 in accordance with the specific criteria listed in Annex 1.
• Suitability for the tasks to be performed within the framework of the research project or research support position to which the successful candidate will be attached: up to 4 points out of a total of 10.

Selection process

The specific committee will agree upon an award proposal and draw up a prioritized shortlist of candidates who have achieved a minimum of five pointsor declare the call for applications null and void if none of the applicants reach the minimum score.

The award proposal will be published in the UB's electronic office and must include the total scores of the candidates that have received a total of at least five points.

Application Process

According to the specific requirements and selection criteria, the candidates are expected to provide at least the following documents:

The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 5 working days from the date of notification of the selection.

Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the time necessary for administration to prepare the labour contract and present the necessary documents for the selected candidate to be hired.

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08028 Street Avda. Joan XXIII, 27-31 Geofield