Summary
The Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the research group of Immunobiology. This position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to pursue a doctoral thesis focusing on lipid immunometabolism in the context of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
Predoctoral Researcher in Immunobiology, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III, Spain
Designation
Predoctoral Researcher
Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Immunology, Cell Biology, Metabolic Programming |
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in biomedical or health sciences; acceptance in a doctoral program; residency conditions apply |
| Job Description | Characterizing fatty acid oxidation’s impact on tissue macrophages; working in preclinical models of disease |
| How to Apply | Applications submitted via CNIC and UNLIMITED webpages |
| Last Date to Apply | July 31, 2026 |
Research Area
The selected candidate will engage with the “UNderstanding Lipid ImmunoMetabolIsm To trEat Disease” (UNLIMITED) project, focusing on how fatty acid oxidation in macrophages influences metabolic and functional programming in homeostasis and disease settings.
Location
Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
Mandatory Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in biomedical or health sciences, biophysics, bioengineering, or related fields.
- Master’s degree in biomedicine, health sciences, or related areas.
- Acceptance/enrollment in a doctoral program at the time of contract formalization.
- No more than 4 years of previous predoctoral contract.
- Must not hold a Doctoral degree from any university.
- Resided outside Spain for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.
Valuable Requirements:
- Scientific and technical contributions (publications, research stays, etc.).
- Experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, flow cytometry, and animal experimentation.
- International research stays.
- Strong academic performance in relevant fields.
Job Description
- Conduct doctoral research on fatty acid oxidation manipulation in tissue macrophages.
- Analyze metabolic profiles and assess macrophage functionality in atherosclerosis and cancer models.
- Collaborate with international labs for specialized training in relevant techniques.
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to scientific publications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit applications through the CNIC website and the UNLIMITED webpage by sending all required documents to the email: unlimited@uni-mainz.de.
Last Date to Apply
July 31, 2026
For further information and updates, please check the official CNIC and UNLIMITED recruitment pages.
