Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC
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PhD Position in Nanobioengineering, Microfluidics, and T-cell Therapy for Glioblastoma at IBEC Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia in Spain
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biomedical Engineering
Funding
Predoctoral researcher contract for 4 years. The fellowship is associated with the Generación de Conocimiento project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, within the GBBRAIN-T project and grant PID2025-176100OB-I00 funded by MICIU/AEI and FEDER, EU. The post is described as a funded fellowship; no stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Country
Spain
University
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IBEC (Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia) in Barcelona, Spain is recruiting a predoctoral researcher / PhD candidate for the Nanobioengineering Research Group (GBBRAIN-T) to work on an innovative in vitro platform for T-cell therapies against glioblastoma.
The project, Glioblastoma Blood-Brain Barrier Integrated Model for T-Cell Therapies (GBBRAIN-T), sits at the intersection of biological sciences, biomedical engineering, and nanobioengineering. The successful candidate will contribute to microfluidic device production, integrated electrodes, cell co-culture, biomolecular characterization, permeability assays, epifluorescence/confocal microscopy, image processing, data acquisition, and T-cell transmigration and efficacy assays.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a BSc and MSc in biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, biomedicine, or a related area; be ready to enter an official doctoral programme in December 2026; have experience in microfabrication, microfluidics and sensors, cell culture, and molecular biology; and demonstrate a strong academic record and good English. Candidates must not already have a doctoral degree and must not have held a PhD contract exceeding 12 months by the start of the fellowship. Experience in neuronal culture is an advantage.
Funding: the position is a 4-year predoctoral researcher contract linked to the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities’ Generación de Conocimiento 2025 call and the GBBRAIN-T project. No stipend amount is specified in the post.
Deadline: 20 October 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Madrid). How to apply: submit the online application via the IBEC careers portal before the deadline. For application questions, contact [email protected].
Institution: Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Barcelona, Spain.
Funding details
Predoctoral researcher contract for 4 years. The fellowship is associated with the Generación de Conocimiento project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, within the GBBRAIN-T project and grant PID2025-176100OB-I00 funded by MICIU/AEI and FEDER, EU. The post is described as a funded fellowship; no stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must have a BSc and MSc in biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, biomedicine or a similar area, and be ready to enter an official doctoral programme in December 2026 under Spanish law. They must have, or expect to obtain by October 2026, the required degrees/ECTS, have experience in microfabrication, microfluidics and sensors, cell culture, and general molecular biology techniques, and show a strong academic record, good English, commitment to research, and strong communication, teamwork, proactivity, integrity, time management, critical and analytical thinking, precision, and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates must not already hold a doctoral degree or have had a PhD contract exceeding 12 months by the start of the fellowship; experience in neuronal culture is advantageous.
How to apply
Apply online through the IBEC careers site before 20 October 2026. Submit the application form on the dedicated portal and ensure it is completed before the deadline. For questions about the application, contact [email protected].
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