PhD Scholarship in Systems Neuroscience : The López-Bendito Lab at the Instituto de Neurociencias (UMH-CSIC), a leading center in developmental and systems neuroscience, invites applications for a fully funded PhD position under a newly funded project by the Spanish Agency of Research. The project aims to explore how early spontaneous neural activity patterns interact with genetic transcriptional programs to shape sensory cortical arealization during development, with implications for understanding neurodevelopmental disorders.
PhD Scholarship in Developmental and Systems Neuroscience – UMH-CSIC, Spain
Designation
PhD Student (Fully Funded, 4 years – FPI Scheme)
Research Area
- Developmental and Systems Neuroscience
- Transcriptomics and Bioinformatics
- Sensory Brain Development and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Location
Instituto de Neurociencias (UMH-CSIC), Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields.
- Knowledge in bioinformatic analysis of scRNA-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and ChIP-seq datasets.
- Skills in transcriptomics, data analysis, and workflow development.
- Experience in statistical techniques, regression, and machine learning.
- Proficiency in signal, image, and video processing.
- Programming expertise in R, Python, or Perl (working knowledge of Linux and BioConductor is desirable).
- Hands-on laboratory research experience, preferably with rodent models and molecular techniques.
- High motivation, critical thinking, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written).
Job Description
The selected PhD candidate will:
- Conduct single-cell and spatial transcriptomics of brain tissue.
- Perform tissue sample preparation and CRISPR-mediated gene perturbation.
- Analyze large-scale sequencing data using advanced bioinformatics approaches.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary and international team of neuroscientists.
- Receive training in cutting-edge neurotechnologies, bioinformatics, and scientific communication.
- Present research at national and international conferences.
What We Offer
- A 4-year fully funded PhD position (FPI scheme).
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative networks.
- Mentorship from internationally recognized leaders in developmental neuroscience.
- Opportunities for skill development in neurotechnologies, bioinformatics, and communication.
- Participation in national and international collaborations.
How to Apply
Applicants should send the following documents to albendip@umh.es:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Brief motivation letter
- Contact details of two referees
Last Date for Apply
15th October 2025
Start Date: Flexible, ideally January 2026
🔗 For more information about the lab, visit: López-Bendito Lab Website
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