Olga Barca Mayo

Olga Barca Mayo, Associate Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, is sharing an opportunity for postdoctoral researchers interested in joining the GliaTime – Circadian and Glial Biology Group at CiMUS (Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The opportunity is linked to the Junior Leader Incoming Fellowships 2027 from the la Caixa Foundation , a prestigious postdoctoral programme for outstanding researchers who want to develop an independent research project at internationally recognised Centres of Excellence in Spain and Portugal. The host group’s research focuses on circadian biology , chronobiology , glial biology , astrocyte function , brain metabolism , and the molecular mechanisms underlying neurological and metabolic disorders . The group is especially interested in candidates with expertise or strong interest in molecular and cellular neuroscience and related areas. Eligible research interests highlighted in the post include circadian rhythms, glial biology, astrocyte function, brain metabolic regulation, molecular neuroscience, and disease-focused neuroscience. The host institution is CiMUS at the University of Santiago de Compostela, described as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence and an eligible host for the programme. Applicants are encouraged to contact the group before preparing a proposal. The post asks interested candidates to send a CV, a brief summary of research background and interests, and a short outline of the proposed project idea. No stipend amount, tuition information, or application deadline is stated in the post excerpt provided. The application link points to the la Caixa Foundation call page for the Junior Leader Incoming Fellowships 2027.