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PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Synthetic Biology in Spain
Position in synthetic biology in spain
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The open position in synthetic biology in Spain listed here is at Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull.
Institut Químic de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull
Spain
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1 week ago
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...
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Centre for Genomic Regulation
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1 month ago
The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain, is inviting applications for its International PhD Programme 2027 in the life sciences. This is a fully funded 4-year PhD opportunity with an employment contract, competitive salary, health coverage, and full social security benefits. The programme offers research training in top-level groups and access to advanced core facilities in genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, imaging, and related technologies. Research areas include biologi...
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Centre for Genomic Regulation
Spain
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The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain, is inviting applications for the CRG International PhD Programme 2027 . This is a fully funded doctoral opportunity for outstanding candidates from any nationality who want to pursue cutting-edge research in the life sciences at one of Europe’s leading biomedical research institutes. The programme offers fully funded 4-year PhD positions in top-level research groups, with an employment contract, competitive salary, health coverage, and...
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ICIQ (Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia)
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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...
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Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €138 $150/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €2.8k $3,000/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
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In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
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