PhD Position in Developmental Neurobiology – Nervous System Evolution in C. elegans and Other Nematodes

CSIC - Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia; España; Vor Ort; EUR 13.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CSIC - Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia (IBV-CSIC), España, busca un investigador joven para formación predoctoral dentro de un entorno científico estimulante. El grupo de Nuria Flames emplea biología celular, genómica, genética molecular y bioinformática en modelos murinos y C.

elegans para estudiar mecanismos de neuronas relevantes en salud y enfermedad. La posición ofrece un contrato predoctoral de 4 años a partir del 1 de enero de 2027, con formación multidisciplinaria en biología

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or another bioscience-related field, obtained after 1 January 2022, with an average grade higher than 8.
• Master’s degree or currently enrolled in a Master’s programme during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Kenntnisse

Bioinformatics knowledge

English knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or currently enrolled in Master’s programme

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company CSIC - Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia Department Developmental Neurobiology Laboratory Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 14 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 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

Nuria Flames’ group at the Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia (IBV-CSIC), Spain, is looking for a highly motivated young researcher interested in carrying out their predoctoral training in a stimulating scientific environment.

The laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach combining cellular biology, genomics, molecular genetics and bioinformatics in murine and C. elegans animal models to investigate the transcriptional and post-transcriptional mechanisms involved in the specification, plasticity and evolution of neuron types relevant in health and disease. The laboratory is currently funded by the Spanish Government and the European Union through an ERC Consolidator Grant.

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or another bioscience-related field, obtained after 1 January 2022, with an average grade higher than 8.
• Master’s degree or currently enrolled in a Master’s programme during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Specific Requirements

Additional merits that will be considered:

• Additional education, courses or workshops.
• Publication record and/or contributions to congresses.
• Bioinformatics knowledge.
• English knowledge.

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology

Additional Information

The position offers:

• A 4-year predoctoral contract starting on 1 January 2027.
• Predoctoral training in a stimulating scientific environment at the Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia (IBV-CSIC).
• Multidisciplinary training including cellular and molecular biology, behavioral assays, generation and analysis of -omics data, and bioinformatics.

Eligibility criteria

• A degree in Biology, Biotechnology or another bioscience-related field obtained after 1 January 2022.
• An average grade higher than 8.
• A Master’s degree or being enrolled in a Master’s programme during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia (IBV-CSIC) Country Spain State/Province Valencia City Valencia Postal Code 46010 Street Jaime Roig, 11 Geofield