Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC
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PhD in Medicinal Chemistry / Chemical Biology on Metalloenzymes and Microtubule PTMs Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia in Spain
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Full-time 3-year PhD contract. The post includes doctoral training activities, access to IBEC training, mobility grants and mentoring, and support for foreigners to obtain a visa-working permit and settle in Barcelona. No stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Country
Spain
University
Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC

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IBEC (Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia) in Barcelona is recruiting a PhD student for the Enzyme Sensors and Chemical Probes research group working on Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and metalloenzymes. The project is part of CHEMTUBIO (ERC Starting Grant) and focuses on dissecting post-translational modifications (PTMs) across the microtubule network by developing new inhibitors and fluorescent sensors of metalloenzymes.
The research combines synthetic organic chemistry, peptide-based inhibitor design, enzyme assay development, and live-cell imaging. The successful candidate will work with small molecules and peptides, purified recombinant proteins, and cell culture systems to study the spatiotemporal regulation of microtubule PTMs and support translational drug discovery efforts.
Eligibility highlights: an M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field; demonstrated expertise in organic chemistry and/or biochemistry; strong English communication; teamwork and collaboration; time management; and motivation for interdisciplinary research. Helpful experience includes solid-phase peptide synthesis, compound library synthesis, in vitro enzyme assays, and international research experience.
Funding and conditions: full-time, 3-year doctoral contract. IBEC offers training activities, seminars, transferable-skills courses, mobility grants, mentoring, and support for foreigners with visa/work-permit procedures and relocation to Barcelona. The post does not state a stipend amount.
Application window: apply online through the IBEC careers portal by 2026-10-30. Reference: PhD2-CM. Contact [email protected] for application questions.
Funding details
Full-time 3-year PhD contract. The post includes doctoral training activities, access to IBEC training, mobility grants and mentoring, and support for foreigners to obtain a visa-working permit and settle in Barcelona. No stipend amount is stated.
What's required
M.Sc. degree in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field is required. Demonstrated expertise in organic chemistry and/or biochemistry techniques is essential. Candidates should have strong scientific communication in English, ability to work in a diverse interdisciplinary environment, time management, collaboration skills, and strong motivation for cutting-edge research and analytical skill development. Advantageous experience includes solid-phase peptide synthesis, compound library synthesis, in vitro enzyme assays, and working within international teams or institutions.
How to apply
Submit an online application through the IBEC careers site before the deadline. Use the dedicated application form and reference PhD2-CM. For questions, contact [email protected].
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