PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Cell Biology in Spain

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain, invites applications to its CRG International PhD Programme 2027. The call offers PhD research opportunities across internationally recognised laboratories working in genomics, molecular and cell biology, computational biology, RNA biology, epigenetics, cancer, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, microbiology and bioengineering. Projects include single-cell genomics and lineage tracing, genome regulation, chromatin and 3D genomics, RNA...

Exciting fully funded PhD opportunity in Bioinformatics and Precision Oncology at the Centre for Genomic Medicine . This project focuses on understanding why solid tumours are difficult to treat, particularly their molecular heterogeneity, complex microenvironments, and resistance to therapy. The research aims to identify tumour-driver-dependent pathways and vulnerabilities from genomic , transcriptomic , and other molecular datasets, validate computational targets in relevant solid tumour model...

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...

Fully funded postdoctoral position in mitochondrial metabolism and KRAS-driven cancer at the Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12) in Spain. The project is hosted by the Cancer Metabolism Research Group and is associated with Dr. Cristina Nuevo Tapioles and Dr. Rocío García-Carbonero . Ideal candidates should hold a PhD in Biomedical Sciences or a related field and have a strong background in cellular and molecular biology , especially mammalian cell culture and standard molecular bio...

PhD position in Developmental Neurobiology at the Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia (IBV-CSIC) in Spain, in the group of Nuria Flames . The project focuses on the evolution of the nervous system in C. elegans and other nematodes, with a research programme aimed at understanding the transcriptional and post-transcriptional mechanisms involved in neuron-type specification, plasticity, and evolution. The laboratory uses a multidisciplinary approach that combines cellular biology , genomics , mol...

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...

PhD opportunity at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain through the CRG International PhD Programme 2027 . The project, supervised by Dr Eva Maria Novoa , sits at the intersection of RNA dynamics , RNA modifications (the epitranscriptome ), protein mistranslation , cell biology , genomics , molecular biology , genetics , and microbiology . The Novoa lab uses a combination of wet and dry approaches, with strong reliance on nanopore sequencing , to study how RNA changes affe...

PhD opportunity in mitochondrial biology at the University of Barcelona The Mitochondrial Strategies for Healthspan Group at the University of Barcelona is recruiting a PhD candidate through the FPU 2026 fellowship . The project focuses on mitochondrial biology , cell biology , ageing , healthspan , and proteostasis , with an emphasis on understanding how mitochondria maintain cellular health over time and how mitochondrial resilience supports long-lived cellular models. This is a strong fit for...

PhD opening in Chemical Biology at the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC) in Barcelona, Spain . The project is hosted by the Chemical Biology Group with PIs Gemma Triola and Juan Blanco . The research focuses on chemical protein synthesis , solid-phase peptide synthesis , chemical ligation , and the study of proteins post-translationally modified with fatty acids. The successful candidate will also work on the design and synthesis of chemical probes to monitor and manipula...