Pre-doctoral PhD Research Position (M2 Contract) – H₂S Signaling in Plants

Instituto de Bioquimica vegetal y fotosíntesis; España; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Instituto de Bioquimica vegetal y fotosíntesis in Spain offers a M2 pre-doctoral contract associated with the project “H₂S Signaling in Plants.” The research focuses on autophagy and stress response regulation via persulfidation and S-cyanylation, aiming to prepare candidates for PhD theses and upcoming Spanish funding calls.

The position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent, official degree homologation, and a high academic standing (GPA > 8.5/10).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Biotechnology, and a related Master’s degree (completed or currently enrolled).
• GPA greater than 8.5/10 required.
• Official European/Spanish degree homologation/equivalence must be in place at time of application.

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Plant biotechnology

Chemistry

GPA > 8.5

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company Instituto de Bioquimica vegetal y fotosíntesis Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Biological engineering Chemistry » Biochemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 31 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 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

M2 Pre-doctoral contract associated with the project "H₂S Signaling in Plants". The research focuses on the regulation of autophagy and stress response through persulfidation and S-cyanylation. The position is designed for candidates aiming to undertake their PhD thesis and apply for the upcoming Spanish FPU call.

• Target Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Biotechnology, and a related Master’s degree (completed or currently enrolled).
• Academic Record: Average grade > 8.5 on a 10-point scal
• CRITICAL REQUIREMENT – Official Degree Equivalence / Homologation: Candidates with qualifications issued outside the European Higher Education Area/Spain MUST ALREADY HOLD the official European/Spanish homologation or recognized equivalence for both their degree diploma and academic transcripts at the time of application. Candidates who have submitted an application for homologation but have not yet received official approval WILL NOT be evaluated and MUST REFRAIN from applying.
• CRITICAL REQUIREMENT – PhD Status: This is an entry-level pre-doctoral position (PhD position). Candidates who already hold a PhD degree are ineligible and MUST REFRAIN from applying.

Requirements

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

Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, or Chemistry (GPA > 8.5/10), possessing laboratory skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, proteomics, cell biology, and data analysis, as well as official degree homologation/equivalence and eligibility for a pre-doctoral contract.

Specific Requirements

Academic Standing: GPA > 8.5/10 with Master's degree and official European/Spanish qualification homogenization.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Basic

Research Field Agricultural sciences » AgronomicsBiological sciences » Biological engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4