International Postdoctoral Research Contract: The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) is offering four 3-year postdoctoral research contracts as part of its “CNIO Friends” initiative. This program aims to recruit exceptional talent from around the globe to promote excellence in cancer research. Successful candidates will develop independent projects at CNIO in Madrid, Spain.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Positions/Table:
| No. of Positions | Duration | Contract Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 years | Full-time | Madrid, Spain |
Research Area:
Cancer Research
Location:
Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO)
Melchor Fernández Almagro, 3, 28029 Madrid, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctoral degree obtained after January 2017
- At least one first-author paper (published or accepted before the application deadline) in a reputable international peer-reviewed journal within Medicine & Life Sciences
- Open to candidates of all nationalities
Job Description:
- Develop and conduct an independent postdoctoral research project in cancer research
- Engage in an international, multidisciplinary research environment at a leading Centre of Excellence
- Full-time, 3-year employment with all CNIO employee benefits
- Evaluation based on academic achievements, publication record, scholarships, international experience, reference letters, and other research merits
- CNIO promotes non-discrimination and equal access; policies for work/life balance are in place
- Salary set according to CNIO’s annual salary table
How to Apply:
- Complete the online application (in English)
- Submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (max 5 pages, detailing stays at other institutions and relationship with those centers)
- Two reference letters
- Letter of motivation focused on your research interests and motivation to join CNIO
- Completed scientific productivity form
- 1-minute video (in English) describing your research interests, skills, and motivation for a postdoc at CNIO
- Only one application per candidate—if multiple are received, only the last will be evaluated
- For more information, contact:
- Helena Zamora, Education & Training Programmes (postdoc@cnio.es)
Last Date for Apply:
September 28th, 2025
Summary of Key Points:
- Four 3-year contracts for postdoctoral cancer research at CNIO, Madrid
- Open to all nationalities, for PhDs awarded after January 2017
- Online application, supporting materials, and 1-minute video required
- Application deadline: September 28, 2025
- Start date: Late 2025 – early 2026
