PhD Position (FPI Fellowship): The IISPV is offering a fully funded PhD position through the FPI Fellowship associated with the CIRCASUC project. This project focuses on the innovative role of succinate as a key endogenous signal in the synchronization of circadian rhythms and metabolism.
PhD Position (FPI Fellowship) in Project CIRCASUC
Designation
PhD Candidate (FPI Fellowship)
Research Area
Metabolism, Chronobiology, and Biomedical Innovation
Location
IISPV (Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili)
Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus / Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona / Centre d’R+D+I en Nutrició i Salut
Eligibility/Qualification
- Degree Requirements: BSc and MSc in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields.
- Academic Record: Minimum score of 8/10.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in English (oral and written).
- Certifications: Holding an Animal Experimentation Certificate or completion of required courses as per RD 53/2013.
- PhD Enrollment: Eligibility to enroll in a PhD program in Spain.
Job Description
The selected candidate will:
- Conduct molecular, cellular, and animal-based experiments to explore the succinate/SUCNR1 axis.
- Perform metabolic, transcriptomic, and bioinformatic analyses on samples from various models.
- Manage and analyze experimental data, prepare reports, and contribute to scientific publications.
- Collaborate across multiple disciplines including molecular biology, metabolism, and clinical research.
- Actively participate in group meetings and present research findings at national and international conferences.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit the following documents:
- CV (including DNI/NIE or other personal identification number)
- Academic records
- A motivation letter (maximum of 2500 characters with spaces)
- Contact details of at least 2 referees
Applications should be sent via the application form available at IISPV Job Opportunities.
Last Date for Apply
15 November 2025
