Summary
The Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology (MCP) Research Group at the Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB) is recruiting a predoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary PhD project focused on developing novel ligands targeting Alzheimer’s disease. The position is funded through the Spanish State Programme for Knowledge Generation Projects under the project “Decoding and Modulation of Imidazoline I2 Receptors: Modulatory Ligands for Alzheimer’s Disease (PID2025-171044OB-I00)”.
PhD Scholarship: Medicinal Chemistry for Alzheimer’s Research at the University of Barcelona, Spain
Designation
- Predoctoral Researcher (FPI Position)
Overview Table
| Field | Details |
| Position Title | Predoctoral Researcher (FPI Grant) |
| Host Institution | Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona |
| Research Group | Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology (MCP) Research Group |
| Project Name | Decoding and Modulation of Imidazoline $I_2$ Receptors: Modulatory Ligands for Alzheimer’s Disease |
| Project Reference | PID2025-171044OB-I00 |
| Supervisors | Prof. Mercè Pallàs & Prof. Carmen Escolano |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
| Application Method | Direct email submission |
Research Area
Medicinal Chemistry and Organic Synthesis for Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics.
- Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology
- Organic Chemistry / Chemical Synthesis
- Alzheimer’s Disease Research & In Vitro Biological Assays
Location
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Academic Background:
- Degree in Pharmacy, OR
- Degree in Chemistry with a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry.
- Valued Experience & Skills:
- Strong academic record.
- Experience in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis.
- Hands-on experience with in vitro biological assays.
- Prior research experience in a relevant field.
Job Description
The predoctoral researcher will participate in a multidisciplinary project dedicated to the synthesis, biological evaluation, and structural optimization of novel modulatory ligands targeting imidazoline $I_2$ receptors for Alzheimer’s disease therapeutic development. The doctoral research will be jointly supervised by Prof. Mercè Pallàs and Prof. Carmen Escolano at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences.
How to Apply
To apply, candidates should email their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to both project supervisors:
- Prof. Mercè Pallàs:
pallas@ub.edu - Prof. Carmen Escolano:
cescolano@ub.edu
Last Date for Apply
- Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.
