PhD at IISPV – Project CIRCASUC: The IISPV (Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili) invites applications for a fully funded four-year PhD position as part of the innovative CIRCASUC project, focusing on the metabolite succinate and its role in synchronizing circadian rhythms with metabolism. This research has profound implications for understanding obesity and type 2 diabetes.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity at IISPV – Project CIRCASUC
Designation
PhD Candidate (FPI Fellowship)
Research Area
Metabolism, Chronobiology, Biomedical Research
Location
- Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus
- Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona
- Centre d’R+D+I en Nutrició i Salut
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required:
- BSc and MSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields.
- Strong academic record (≥ 8/10).
- Proficiency in English (oral and written).
- Holding an Animal Experimentation Certificate or equivalent training.
- Eligibility to enroll in a PhD program in Spain.
- Valued:
- Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques.
- Familiarity with cell culture or animal experimentation.
- Knowledge of bioinformatics or omics data analysis.
- Teamwork skills and strong scientific curiosity.
Job Description
The selected candidate will:
- Conduct molecular, cellular, and animal experiments to study the succinate/SUCNR1 axis.
- Perform metabolic, transcriptomic, and bioinformatic analyses on various samples.
- Manage experimental data, prepare reports, and contribute to scientific publications.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and participate in meetings and conferences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Updated CV (including DNI/NIE number or equivalent).
- Academic records.
- A cover letter (maximum 2500 characters with spaces).
- Contact details of at least 2 referees.
Applications should be sent through the application form on the IISPV website: IISPV Career Page.
Last Date for Application
15 November 2025
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