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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gene Therapy and Infectious Diseases (la Caixa Junior Leader Incoming 2027) Institute of Parasitology and Biomedicine López-Neyra (IPBLN-CSIC) in Spain
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
La Caixa Foundation Junior Leader Incoming 2027 fellowship, maximum duration 3 years, maximum total funding €320,100. Support is offered for preparing a competitive fellowship application.
Deadline
Sep 23, 2026
Country
Spain
University
Instituto de Parasitología y Biomedicina López-Neyra

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: la Caixa Junior Leader Incoming 2027 at the Institute of Parasitology and Biomedicine "López-Neyra" (IPBLN-CSIC) in Granada, Spain.
The Gene Therapy and Infectious Diseases Group is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to develop an independent and ambitious project in a highly collaborative, international biomedical research environment.
Research areas: gene therapy, gene editing, infectious diseases, HIV, HPV, hepatitis viruses, CRISPR technologies, antiviral therapies, RNA therapeutics, immunology, virology, nanoparticle-based delivery systems, and bioinformatics.
What the host offers: state-of-the-art molecular biology and cell culture facilities, BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, genomics/proteomics/bioinformatics platforms, animal facilities, advanced imaging, and strong hospital/clinical collaborations.
Funding: maximum duration 3 years; maximum total funding €320,100 through the la Caixa Foundation Junior Leader Incoming 2027 scheme.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Virology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Gene Therapy, Bioinformatics, or a related field; have an excellent publication record; show scientific independence and leadership potential; and satisfy the programme mobility rule (PhD obtained 2–7 years before the deadline and limited prior residence/activity in Spain).
Deadline: 23 September 2026. Applications are reviewed immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
How to apply: email a CV, cover letter, and contact details for 2–3 references to [email protected].
Funding details
La Caixa Foundation Junior Leader Incoming 2027 fellowship, maximum duration 3 years, maximum total funding €320,100. Support is offered for preparing a competitive fellowship application.
What's required
Applicants should hold a PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Virology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Gene Therapy, Bioinformatics, or a related field. An excellent publication record relative to career stage, scientific independence, leadership potential, and a strong interest in infectious diseases, gene editing, RNA therapeutics, immunology, virology, or related disciplines are expected. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of the la Caixa Junior Leader Incoming Programme, including having obtained the PhD between 2 and 7 years before the call deadline and not having resided or carried out their main activity in Spain for more than 12 months during the 3 years preceding the deadline.
How to apply
Send a CV, a cover letter describing research interests and career goals, and contact details of 2-3 references to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed immediately until a suitable candidate is identified.
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