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Postdoctoral Research Stay in Molecular Physiology of the Synapse (Juan de la Cierva 2026 and Similar Schemes) Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau in Spain

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Postdoc

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

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Spain

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Biology
Systems Biology
Mass Spectrometry
Eeg
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Synaptic Plasticity
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Intellectual Disability
Bioinformatic
Physics

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Postdoctoral opportunity at the Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau in Barcelona, within the Molecular Physiology of the Synapse Laboratory led by Dr. Alex Bayés.

The project sits at the interface of neuroscience, molecular physiology, proteomics, and bioinformatics. The group studies how the synaptic proteome is organized and how it controls synaptic plasticity, cognition, and behaviour, with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental and cognitive disorders such as intellectual disability, autism, and SYNGAP1-related encephalopathy. Their research combines mass spectrometry-based proteomics, bioinformatics, and EEG analyses, and is aimed at linking sleep-related brain oscillations to molecular changes at the synapse.

The proposed postdoctoral research will expand recent findings showing that SYNGAP1 deficiency reduces sleep spindles and may disrupt molecular mechanisms required for synaptic stabilization and long-term memory. The new project seeks to establish the direct relationship between altered sleep spindle activity and the proteomic changes observed in animal models. It also aims to test whether restoring Syngap1 in adult animals can recover these oscillations and improve proteomic and cognitive outcomes.

This post is intended for candidates seeking to apply for the Juan de la Cierva 2026 postdoctoral fellowship or similar competitive funding schemes. The institute also indicates support for applications to other public funding programmes for postdoctoral contracts, including AGAUR, ISCIII, and MICIU.

Eligibility highlights include a PhD in biosciences or physics and oral and written proficiency in Catalonia’s two official languages. Desirable experience includes proteomics, mass spectrometry, biochemistry and molecular biology, bioinformatics, EEG in animal models, laboratory animal handling, programming in R or Python, and formal accreditation for animal work. The position is full-time and temporary, with an application deadline of 6 November 2026 at 15:00 (Europe/Madrid).

Applicants should send a cover letter, updated CV, and consent for personal data processing by email to [email protected], citing reference 2026/138. Supporting documents may be requested to verify CV claims.

Funding details

Available

What's required

PhD degree in a biosciences discipline or in physics. Oral and written proficiency in the two official languages of Catalonia. Valued qualifications include an outstanding predoctoral academic record, academic or professional experience abroad, strong motivation for basic and translational research, research experience in biochemistry and molecular biology, proteomics and mass spectrometry, handling laboratory animal models, bioinformatics, EEG studies in animal models, official accreditation for working with laboratory animals, programming skills in R and/or Python, ability to work independently and think critically, and strong teamwork and collaborative skills.

How to apply

Prepare a cover letter, updated CV, and consent for personal data processing. Email the documents as PDF to [email protected] and include reference 2026/138. Candidates may be asked to provide supporting documentation for CV claims.

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