Organisation/Company Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas Department Instituto de Química Médica y Biomedicina Research Field Chemistry u00bb Organic chemistry Chemistry u00bb Applied chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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
Offer Description
The PhD Contract is addressed to highly qualified, motivated and talented graduate students with a strong interest in research in Medicinal Chemistry or related fields. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, a deep commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English.
The project aims to identify new chemical tools that modulate protein–Kv channel interactions and fluorescent probes for their visualization.



These efforts will enable the discovery of molecular targets relevant to develop a medicinal chemistry programm for treating atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. In parallel, the project seeks novel RvD1R agonists to address inflammation‑resolution-driven mechanisms and advance therapeutic strategies for atrial fibrillation.
The process of evaluation and selection guarantees the principles of competition, publicity and transparency.
Requirements
Research Field Chemistry u00bb Organic chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Chemistry u00bb Applied chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The contract is open to graduate students from any nationality who fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
Candidates must have a master’s or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related disciplines, that allows them to be admitted in a Sp

📌 PhD Contract to Develop Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Atrial Fibrillation through Protein–Kv Channel Modulators, Fluorescent Bioimaging Tools and Inflammation‑Resolution Strategies at the IQMB-CSIC (España)
🏢 Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas
📍 España