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

Positions in structural biology in spain

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Universities with open positions in structural biology in Spain include Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, Instituto Biofisika and Centre for Genomic Regulation.

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Marité Cárdenas

Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science

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Spain

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The postdoctoral researcher will join the Biocolloids and Neutron Scattering Laboratory to work on a project focused on shear-stress-responsive nanotechnology and microfluidic platforms for targeted cardiovascular therapy . The research is designed to understand how nanocarriers behave in stenosed blood vessels, where elevated shear stress can trigger changes in carrier structure and cargo release. The project combines microfluidic vessel-mimicking devices with small-angle X-ray and neutron scat...

Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Sergi Padilla-Parra

Instituto Biofisika

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Spain

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The Padilla-Parra Laboratory at Instituto Biofisika is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity at the intersection of artificial intelligence, protein engineering, and advanced neuroimaging. The project focuses on designing next-generation red and far-red fluorescent proteins for deep-tissue imaging, with a particular emphasis on the mammalian brain. The successful researcher will work on computationally designing novel fluorescent protein variants using modern protein language models and r...

Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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Centre for Genomic Regulation

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Spain

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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...

Cell Biology
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
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2 days ago

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Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques de Barcelona

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Spain

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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...

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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European Molecular Biology Laboratory Barcelona

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Fully funded postdoctoral position in proteasome regulation and targeted protein degradation at the Institute for Molecular Biology of Barcelona (IBMB-CSIC), Spain . The project is in the Regulation of the Proteasome and Targeted Protein Degradation Group , Department of Structural and Molecular Biology. This opportunity is well suited to candidates with interests in molecular biology , biochemistry , structural biology , genetic engineering , recombinant protein assays , and/or bioinformatics ....

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Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques de Barcelona

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Spain

Closing soon

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...

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia

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📢 The Chemical Biology group at the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC) is advertising a PhD position in chemical biology , peptide/protein chemistry , and protein lipidation . The position is scheduled to start in March 2027 , and the application deadline is 30 November 2026 . This opportunity is aimed at candidates interested in research at the interface of chemistry and biology, with a focus on peptides, proteins, and lipidation-related processes. The post does not provi...

Chemistry
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Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia

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The TERRA-MED predoctoral programme is an international doctoral initiative recruiting doctoral researchers to work on environmental and climate challenges affecting Mediterranean territories. The programme is coordinated by the Euroregion Pyrenees–Mediterranean and is co-funded by the European Union through Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA COFUND) . It brings together research institutions across France and Spain and combines academic mobility, intersectoral collaboration, and structured tr...

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Living costs in Spain

Estimated costs in Spain.

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Spain

Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

€138

$150/yr

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University Tuition

Average PhD tuition per year

€2.8k

$3,000/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

€5.0k

$5,400/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

€442

$480/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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University of Massachusetts Boston

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United States

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Canada

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Germany

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Centro Nacional de Biotecnología

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