PhD Position in Developmental Neuroscience: The López-Bendito Lab at the Instituto de Neurociencias (UMH–CSIC) is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position focused on developmental neuroscience, under a newly funded project by the Spanish Agency of Research.
Designation
PhD Student in Developmental Neuroscience
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Developmental Neuroscience |
| Location | Instituto de Neurociencias (UMH–CSIC), Spain |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, or a related field; proficiency in R, Python, Linux, and experience with scRNA-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, or ChIP-seq. |
| Start Date | Flexible, ideally January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15th December 2025 |
Description
The successful candidate will engage in research involving the analysis of complex datasets and working with research animals. Candidates should possess a high level of motivation, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication skills in English are required, along with experience in tissue sample preparation, in vivo gene perturbation using CRISPR, and proficiency in signal, image, and video processing.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a single PDF file named R1225_YOUR_NAME:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- A brief motivation letter (max. 1 page)
- Contact details of two referees
Applications should be sent via email to gkamm@umh.es with the subject line “R1225”.
Last Date to Apply
All applications must be submitted by 15th December 2025.
