PhD Position in Cancer Neuroscience: The newly established TGV Lab at the Centro de Neurociencias Cajal (CSIC), Madrid is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position in the interdisciplinary field of developmental and cancer neuroscience. This position offers an excellent opportunity to explore how molecular and activity-dependent mechanisms shape neural networks during development, and how these processes are disrupted in cancer.
PhD Position in Developmental and Cancer Neuroscience | Centro de Neurociencias Cajal (CSIC), Madrid
Designation
PhD Student (FPI-funded position)
Research Area
- Developmental Neuroscience
- Cancer Neuroscience
- Neural Development and Glial Biology
- Molecular and Activity-Dependent Mechanisms
Location
Centro de Neurociencias Cajal (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Biology, Biomedicine, Bioinformatics, or a related field
- Previous laboratory research experience; prior work with rodents or bioinformatics tools is an advantage
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
- Strong motivation, teamwork skills, and research initiative
Job Description
The selected candidate will:
- Conduct research at the intersection of neuroscience and cancer biology
- Work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Benefit from hands-on mentoring, supervision, and advanced training
- Present research at international conferences and contribute to ongoing projects in developmental and cancer neuroscience
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents in a single PDF file to teresa.guilmon@csic.es:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Contact details of two references
Last Date to Apply
October 15, 2025 (Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews)
