ppBiomedical Science. Iron metabolism: Regulation and Diseases Lab /ppOrganisation/Company Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Department Biomedical Science. Iron metabolism: Regulation and Diseases Lab Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 09:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /ph3Offer Description /h3pbR1 PreDoctoral Candidate in RNA Biology Iron Metabolism- REF. 2026-MS-03-Predoc-FPI-RNA-IRON. Master obtained after 1st January 2024 /b /ppbLocation: /b UIC Barcelona, Sant Cugat Campus (Fully Presentional). Barcelona, Spain /ppbExpected Starting Date: /b January 2027 /ppbContract Duration: /b 4-Year PreDoctoral Position /ppbReference: /b 2026-MS-03-PREDOC-FPI-RNA-IRON /ppbThe deadline for submissions is30th October 2026. /b /ppbPosition Overview /b /ppThe Iron Metabolism Research Group at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) is seeking a highly motivated bR1 PreDoctoral Candidate /b to join our team. The successful candidate will be integrated into our research lines with a prestigious, competitive 4-year predoctoral contract associated to the PID OB-I00 (project MARIE), funded by Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities MICIU (MICIU/AEI/ / ). /ppbMain Topic: /b RNA Biology, the IRP/IRE (Iron Regulatory Protein/Iron Responsive Element) system, Genetics of Iron Metabolism, and Hereditary Diseases. /ppbImportant Note: /b Please do not apply if you do not fulfill the compulsory minimum requisites. /ppbCompulsory Minimum Requirements /b /pullibEducation: /b Must hold a RECENT Master’s Degree (or be on track to complete it by September 2026) in Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Translational Medicine, or a highly related field. /lilibCOMPULSORY:



Master degree to be obtained after 1st January 2024 /b /lilibMust not already hold a PhD degree /b /lilibAcademic Record: /b Excellent academic marks in your Bachelor’s/Degree (minimum threshold of b7.5 out of 10 /b ). /lilibResearch Experience: /b A minimum of 6 to 12 months of prior practical work experience in a laboratory setting focused on RNA Biology, Genetics, Iron Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Haematology or Neurology. /lilibLanguages: /b Good professional English level (internal seminars, writing, and journal clubs are conducted entirely in English). /lilibSoft Skills: /b Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong team-player mindset, highly organized, proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about scientific discovery. /li /ulpbDesired Skills Pluses (Asset Requirements) /b /pulliProven hands-on experience in standard bMolecular Biology /b techniques and bBiochemistry /b . /liliExperience with bTissue Culture /b (cell lines or primary cells), or mouse animal models, or zebrafish models. /liliHands-on experience with bCRISPR-Cas9 /b genome editing, Flow Cytometry, bMACS /b , and bFACS /b cell sorting. /liliPrior international mobility or exchange programs and/or research stays abroad. /liliAuthorship/co-authorship on publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals or publications for congresses. /li /ulpbCandidate Requirements /b /ppbImportant Note: /b Please do not apply if you do not fulfill the compulsory minimum requisites. /ppbCompulsory Minimum Requirements /b /pullibEducation: /b Must hold a RECENT Master’s Degree (or be on track to complete it by September 2026) in Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Translational Medicine, or a highly related field. /lilibCOMPULSORY:



Master degree to be obtained after 1st January 2024 /b /lilibMust not already hold a PhD degree /b /lilibAcademic Record: /b Excellent academic marks in your Bachelor’s/Degree (minimum threshold of b7.5 out of 10 /b ). /lilibResearch Experience: /b A minimum of 6 to 12 months of prior practical work experience in a laboratory setting focused on RNA Biology, Genetics, Iron Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Haematology or Neurology. /lilibLanguages: /b Good professional English level (internal seminars, writing, and journal clubs are conducted entirely in English). /lilibSoft Skills: /b Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong team-player mindset, highly organized, proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about scientific discovery. /li /ulpbDesired Skills Pluses (Asset Requirements) /b /pulliProven hands-on experience in standard bMolecular Biology /b techniques and bBiochemistry /b . /liliExperience with bTissue Culture /b (cell lines or primary cells), or mouse animal models, or zebrafish models. /liliHands-on experience with bCRISPR-Cas9 /b genome editing, Flow Cytometry, bMACS /b , and bFACS /b cell sorting. /liliPrior international mobility or exchange programs and/or research stays abroad. /liliAuthorship/co-authorship on publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals or publications for congresses. /li /ulpbMain Responsibilities /b /ppThe selected researcher will carry out wet-lab benchwork and data analysis closely related to our financed research project PID OB-I00 (project MARIE). Project goals, encompassing bMolecular Studies in RNA Biology: /b Investigating the post-transcriptional regulation of iron metabolism via the bIRP/IRE system /b . /ppSelection process /ppbEvaluation Application Process /b /pulliShortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for an in-person or virtual interview (to be done in September or October 2026). /li /ulpbLanguages ENGLISH Level Excellent /b /ppResearch Field Biological sciences » Biology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4 /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 PreDoctoral Candidate in RNA Biology & Iron Metabolism- REF. 2026--Predoc-FPI-RNA-IRON. (España)
🏢 Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
📍 España