Publisher
source

ICIQ (Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia)

Just Landed

PhD Position in Chemical Biology and Protein Fatty Acylation at IQAC-CSIC Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Spain

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

1-year contract with a gross annual salary of €27,000.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Country flag

Country

Spain

University

ICIQ (Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia)

Social connections

How do I apply for this?

Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.

Apply for this position

Keywords

Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Organic Chemistry
Biology
Mass Spectrometry
Chemical Biology
Medical Science
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Lipidomic

Suggested positions

About this position

PhD opening in Chemical Biology at the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC) in Barcelona, Spain.

The project is hosted by the Chemical Biology Group with PIs Gemma Triola and Juan Blanco. The research focuses on chemical protein synthesis, solid-phase peptide synthesis, chemical ligation, and the study of proteins post-translationally modified with fatty acids. The successful candidate will also work on the design and synthesis of chemical probes to monitor and manipulate protein fatty acylation, with biomedical applications in metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases.

Training includes peptide/protein synthesis, probe design, lipid-modified proteins and enzymes involved in their metabolism, identification of novel target peptides and molecular targets, and precise delivery of anti-cancer drugs. The work is interdisciplinary, spanning organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, and MS-based lipidomics.

Eligibility: degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field with average grade ≥ 8.5; a Master's degree in one of these fields is required. Experience with HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, organic synthesis, and cell culture is valued. Good English is required.

Funding: 1-year contract with a gross annual salary of €27,000.

Deadline: 30 November 2026. Expected start: March 2027.

How to apply: Email a CV and motivation letter to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line “PhD position”. More information is available on the group page.

Funding details

1-year contract with a gross annual salary of €27,000.

What's required

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field with average grade ≥ 8.5. A Master's degree in one of those fields is required. Experience in HPLC chromatography, LC-MS, NMR spectroscopy, organic synthesis, and cell culture is highly valued. Good command of English is required.

How to apply

Send a CV and motivation letter by email with subject line "PhD position" to the listed supervisors. Use the group information page for more details.

More information can be found here

Ask ApplyKite AI

Start chatting
Can you summarize this position?
What qualifications are required for this position?
How should I prepare my application?