PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Biochemistry in Spain

The University of Huelva is offering an FPI predoctoral research opportunity for candidates interested in biotechnology, biochemistry, and microalgae research. The doctoral project focuses on producing bioactive compounds from functional microalgae improved using new genomic techniques (NGT), together with research on extremophile microorganisms. The position provides training to carry out a doctoral thesis and research experience involving biotechnology and photosynthetic organisms. The selecte...

PhD opportunity in liver biology and metabolic disease research The Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition Group at the Institut de Recerca Sant Pau in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking a PhD candidate to apply for the FPU 2026 predoctoral fellowship. The project will investigate new molecular mechanisms involved in liver biology and metabolic diseases, including diabetes and obesity. The research combines cutting-edge omics technologies with experimental and translational approaches. Candidates may w...

IQS – Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona is offering a postdoctoral position in protein design and synthetic biology for brain delivery within the ChemSynBio team at the Department of Bioengineering. The position is aimed at a motivated researcher with a strong background in life sciences and an interest in translational biomedical research at the interface of synthetic biology, chemical biology, and protein engineering. The research program focuses on two closely connected challenges in brain...

PhD position in Structural Biology and Biochemistry at the Proteolysis Lab, IBMB-CSIC in Barcelona, Spain . The project focuses on investigating protein structures using state-of-the-art biophysical and biochemical techniques, including cloning, overexpression, purification, and biochemical/biophysical characterization of proteins with biotechnological and biomedical relevance. This opportunity is linked to the FPU 2026 Predoctoral Fellowship candidate call. The lab is seeking a highly motivated...

Postdoctoral position in Mitochondrial Medicine at the University of Granada The lab at the University of Granada is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a new international translational project focused on rare mitochondrial diseases . This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with a background in biomedicine, biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience , or related life-science fields. Research focus: mitochondrial medicine, rare disease biology, in vivo models, mitochondrial/metaboli...

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology , with a focus on protein biochemistry , at the Higher Scientific Research Council (CSIC), Spain . The position is hosted in the Proteolysis Lab at the Molecular Biology Institute of Barcelona (IBMB) . The post highlights research in protein biochemistry and molecular biology, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in molecular mechanisms, protein function, and related biochemical research. Eligibility: Applicants shoul...

Postdoctoral Researcher opportunity at Institut de Recerca Sant Pau in Barcelona, Spain , focused on targeted nanomedicine and cardiovascular preclinical models . The project bridges two research areas: protein-based nanocarrier engineering and in vivo cardiovascular validation . The successful candidate will work on molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression in E. coli , purification (IMAC, IEX, SEC), biophysical characterization (SDS-PAGE, DLS, ESI), protein-drug/payload conjugation, na...

Postdoctoral opportunity at the Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute in Barcelona, Spain , focused on targeted nanomedicine and cardiovascular preclinical models . The project centers on protein-based nanocarrier engineering and in vivo cardiovascular validation . The postdoc will work with Dr. Ugutz Unzueta and Dr. Noemí Rotllan on the design and characterization of targeted protein nanoparticles, evaluation in cardiovascular cells, and testing in mouse models of atherosclerosis. Eligibility ...

PhD opportunity at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Barcelona, Spain in the CRG International PhD Programme 2027 . The Novoa lab (Dr Eva Maria Novoa) studies RNA dynamics with a strong focus on RNA modifications and the epitranscriptome . This project uses a combination of wet and dry methods , including nanopore sequencing , to investigate how molecular information is carried in sperm and how environmental exposures may be transmitted to the next generation. This PhD is aimed at a highl...