ppOrganisation/Company IDIBGI Research Field Biological sciences » Other Computer science » Other Neurosciences » Neurobiology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 7 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe – COFUND Reference Number AuSpire_IDIBGI-PF1 Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /ph3Offer Description /h3pIDIBGI, in collaboration with RMIT University, is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join thebAuSpire Program /b.br/This position will focus on bComputational Discovery of Mechanisms Linking Metabolism, Inflammation, and the Gut–Brain Axis. /bApplicants are invited to propose a research project around computational and integrative approaches to metabolism and inflammation, encompassing multi-omics data analysis and inter-organ communication. For more information, please visit: /ppThebAustralia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence (AuSpire) /bis an ambitious,interdisciplinaryprogramco-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement Nº that linksSpanishandAustralianresearch communities throughb28 Postdoctoral Fellowships /b. Centred on the concept ofbPlanetary Wellbeing, /bAuSpire aims to address integral challenges by fostering research withbmeaningful, positive impacts /bon the planet’s inhabitants and ecosystems. /ppThe successful candidateswill bebemployed in Spain /bby renowned companies, research centres, and universities forb36 months (3 years) /band benefit from international and/or intersectoral co-supervision andbsecondments with counterpart organisations in Spain and Australia for up to 12 months /bof duration. /ppbThe expected candidate profile for the position is as follows: /bbr/bEducation and Background /b /pulliPhD degree in a relevant quantitative discipline such as Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering. /liliPrior training or a Master's degree in Omics Data Analysis, Bioinformatics, or Computational Biology is highly desirable. /li /ulpbTechnical and Methodological Expertise /b /pulliExcellent background and demonstrable expertise in Systems Biology and Metabolism. /liliProven experience in analysing large-scale omics datasets (metabolomics, transcriptomics, and metagenomics) and their multimodal data integration. /liliAdvanced practical knowledge of statistical and programming packages is mandatory, including R, Python, and/or SQL. /liliExtensive experience with advanced statistical techniques and algorithms, such as Machine Learning, Cluster Analysis, Survival Analysis, and Pattern Recognition Methods (e.g., for microbiome compositional data analysis).



/liliFamiliarity with neuroimaging and computational tools like MATLAB, SPM, and FSL is a strong asset, given the focus on the Gut-Brain Axis. Ability to formulate experimental objectives and hypotheses and appropriately test them using sound statistical techniques. /liliRelevant research experience in the project's thematic area will be highly valued. /li /ulpbSoft Skills and Dissemination /b /pulliProven capacity for both team-oriented and independent work. /liliStrong communicative skills and ability to effectively integrate and synthesize complex scientific information. /liliExtensive experience in academic writing, demonstrated by a track record of peer-reviewed publications (high impact factor) and presentations at international scientific congresses. /liliDemonstrated experience working effectively in multidisciplinary research teams. /liliLanguage Proficiency: Advanced level of English is mandatory. Native proficiency in Catalan and/or Spanish is highly desirable. /li /ulpSpecific Requirements /ppFor more details, please see the position description: IDIBGI-PF1 /ppLanguages ENGLISH Level Excellent /ph3Additional Information /h3pbWhat we offer: /b /pulliabfull-time employment /bcontract in Spain forb36 months (3 years) /bwith attractive salaries including social security benefits. The salaries offered by AuSpire are above the average salary for postdoctoral researchers in Spain. You may find an estimation of your gross annual salary in thePosition Description (the definite amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow is subject to Spanish tax legislation). /lilib4.000 EUR relocation for employment stipend /bto cover costs associated with taking up employment (flights, visa, insurance, etc.), to be distributed monthly as a top-up to the gross salary(1) /lilib9.000 EUR relocation for secondment stipend /bto cover compulsory project-related travel and accommodation costs (flights, visa, insurance, accommodation, etc.)(1) /lilib314 EURmonthly family allowance /boffered to candidates who meet the criteria(1)(2) /lilib3.000 EUR travel stipend /bto cover flights and accommodation for participating in compulsory AuSpire training and networking events in Spain over the 3 years.(1) /liliInnovative projects of high societal and commercial value in a uniquebinternational research environment and multidisciplinary network /bof researchers and chief investigators from leading industries, research centres and universities.



/liliUnique training inbPlanetary Wellbeing /band the opportunity to shape your research to offer true value to society and a positive impact on our planet’s inhabitants and ecosystem. /li /ulp(1)The definitive amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow may be subject to Spanish tax legislation. /pp(2)According to MSCA-COFUND requirements, Fellows with family obligations are entitled to a family allowance (i.e. persons linked to Postdoctoral Fellow by (i) marriage, or (ii) a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country or region where this relationship was formalised; or (iii) dependent children who are actually being maintained by the Postdoctoral Fellow). /ppAuSpire is open to excellent researchers of any age, nationality, and gender.Applicants mustbfulfil ALL the following minimum eligibility criteria /bat the date of thebcall deadline (07 September 2026): /b /pulliMSCA academic requirements: Applicants must be in possession of abdoctoral degree at the call deadline /b. If you have successfully defended your thesis but you have not yet been awarded your PhD degree at the time of the call deadline for applications, you must upload a provisional degree certificate from your institution. Theb successful defence must be unconditional /b (no further requirements/corrections that need to be addressed) band take place before the call deadline /b. Supporting documentation may be requested. /liliMSCA mobility rule: Applicants can be of any nationality and theyb must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary or implementing partner – Spain, including its overseas territories – for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the deadline of the co-funded programme's call /b(i.e., since 07 September 2023). The country of the main activity refers to the country where the researcher is physically based when carrying out the main activity and the country of the institution for which the main activity is performed (e.g., employer) /liliMSCA employment rule: applicantsb must not be already permanently employed by your chosen Employing Entity. /b /liliMSCA exclusive dedication rule: applicants must be available tobwork full-time and exclusively for the action /band cannot benefit from another Marie Sklodowska Curie Action during the employment time. /liliEnglish proficiency(1):bapplicants must have a demonstrable C1 level of English /b (both speaking and writing). In the absence of a recognised certificate, English proficiency will be assessed based on the level of the written project proposal and during the interview. /li /ulp(1)Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement. /ppAdditional comments /ppThe remuneration, in line with the European Commission rules for Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant holders, will consist of a gross annual salary of 34,800 EUR. The definite amount to be received by the Postdoctoral Fellow is subject to Spanish tax legislation. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Postdoctoral position "Computational Discovery of Mechanisms Linking Metabolism, Inflammation, and the Gut–Brain Axis" IDIBGI & RMIT University (España)
🏢 Rmit University
📍 España