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Postdoc/PhD Position in GPCR, Opioid, Dopaminergic and Adenosinergic Systems at Universitat de Barcelona Universitat de Barcelona in Spain

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Pharmacology

Funding

Full-time temporary contract (37.5 hours/week) for 8 months. Gross salary is 17,600 EUR for the contract period.

Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

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Spain

University

University of Barcelona

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Keywords

Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biology
Microscopy
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Pharmacy
Neuropharmacology

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Postdoctoral opportunity at the Universitat de Barcelona, Spain in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine Department, working in the Laboratory of Molecular Neuropharmacology with PI Vicent Casadó Burillo.

The project, MODeRAR (Exploring molecular connections between the opioid system and dopaminergic/adenosinergic systems in the striatum to decode opioid withdrawal restlessness), investigates GPCR oligomers, especially interactions among mu-opioid receptors, dopamine receptors, and adenosine receptors. The work combines biochemistry, pharmacology, and molecular biomedicine to study allosteric modulation, analgesia, tolerance, addiction, and opioid withdrawal-related mechanisms.

The selected candidate will perform experimental laboratory work, data analysis, interpretation of results, and planning of new experiments. Techniques include radioligand binding, BRET/FRET, proximity ligation assays, protein purification, enzymatic assays, PCR/qPCR, DNA cloning, cell culture, signaling assays (G protein activation, cAMP, ERK1/2), confocal microscopy, and radiochemical/immunochemical assays. The postdoc is also expected to collaborate with predoctoral researchers and provide mentoring.

Eligibility highlights: PhD or equivalent in biological sciences; at least 3 years of predoctoral experience; strong publication record on GPCRs, especially opioid receptors; accreditation to work with laboratory animals; excellent Catalan, Spanish, and English; experience with GraphPad Prism, ImageJ, and related scientific software.

Funding: full-time temporary contract, 37.5 hours/week, for 8 months, with a gross salary of 17,600 EUR.

Deadline: 6 October 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Madrid).

How to apply: submit the required documents through the Universitat de Barcelona application portal. The posting requests at least a full CV and a motivation letter.

Funding details

Full-time temporary contract (37.5 hours/week) for 8 months. Gross salary is 17,600 EUR for the contract period.

What's required

PhD or equivalent in a relevant biological sciences field; at least 3 years of predoctoral experience; expertise in receptor allosteric interactions; proficiency with radiochemical assays for affinity determinations, BRET/FRET and proximity ligation assays, Western blot or immunoassays, label-free and HTRF assays, cell culture, confocal microscopy, and cell signaling assays; accreditation to work with laboratory animals; strong knowledge of bioinformatic resources and software such as GraFit, GraphPad Prism, and ImageJ; publications in international journals on GPCRs, especially opioid receptors; excellent Catalan, Spanish, and English.

How to apply

Apply through the Universitat de Barcelona application website using the provided call reference. Prepare and submit a full CV and motivation letter. The application portal is listed on the posting and the Euraxess link is also provided.

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