4 Doctoral Candidate Positions: CIC bioGUNE, a leading research center in biosciences located in Bilbao (Spain), is inviting applications for four Doctoral Candidate (DC) positions funded by the State Agency for Research (AEI), Spain. These are 4-year FPI contracts with full social security and health insurance benefits. The selected candidates will pursue cutting-edge PhD research in an international, multidisciplinary, and collaborative scientific environment recognized with the Severo Ochoa Excellence Accreditation (2023–2027).
Quick Overview
| Position | Doctoral Candidate (PhD Fellow) |
|---|---|
| Number of Positions | 4 |
| Duration | 4 years (FPI contracts) |
| Research Areas | Chemical Glycobiology, Precision Medicine & Metabolism, Prion Research, Computational Chemistry |
| Location | CIC bioGUNE, Bilbao, Spain |
| Funding | AEI (State Agency for Research, Spain) |
| Benefits | Salary + Social Security + Health Insurance |
| Deadline | September 28, 2025 |
Designation
Doctoral Candidate (PhD Fellow)
Research Areas & Supervisors
- Chemical Glycobiology Lab (Prof. Jesús Jiménez Barbero)
- Project: NMR to understand galectin-glycan interactions in health and disease.
- Techniques: NMR spectroscopy, chemoenzymatic synthesis, computational tools, molecular biology.
- Precision Medicine and Metabolism Lab (Dr. Óscar Millet)
- Project: NMR methodology for metabolomic and lipidomic analysis of serum.
- Focus: Cardiovascular disease, AI-driven statistical analysis, rodent lipoprotein model development.
- Prion Research Lab (Prof. Joaquín Castilla)
- Project: Systematic analysis of prion sequence variation and misfolding.
- Aim: Develop gene therapy approaches for prion diseases using engineered proteins and AAV-based delivery.
- Computational Chemistry Lab (Prof. Gonzalo Jiménez)
- Project: AI-driven protein design and optimization.
- Focus: Creation of novel proteins for biotechnological and therapeutic applications, with experimental validation.
Location
CIC bioGUNE
Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Bizkaia,
Edificio 801-A, 48160 Derio (Bizkaia), Spain
Eligibility / Qualification
- Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related fields.
- MSc degree completion required at the time of joining (expected last quarter 2025 / first quarter 2026).
- Strong motivation to pursue a PhD in an international and interdisciplinary environment.
Job Description
- Conduct high-quality research as part of one of the labs at CIC bioGUNE.
- Participate in multidisciplinary training involving state-of-the-art methodologies.
- Collaborate with over 200 researchers in a vibrant scientific community.
- Prepare scientific publications, reports, and present findings in conferences.
- Develop a PhD thesis under the guidance of leading scientists in biosciences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following by September 28, 2025:
- CV
- Academic records
- Motivation letter (1 page)
- Preferred research topic
Applications should be submitted via the official form, indicating reference 44612.
For more details, visit: www.cicbiogune.es
Last Date to Apply
📅 September 28, 2025
