The CAMIALI Research Group (Food Quality and Microbiology), part of the Institute for Research on Agricultural Resources (INURA) at the University of Extremadura (Spain), is seeking outstanding postdoctoral candidates in Food Science & Technology (or related fields) to apply for the upcoming Juan de la Cierva 2026 fellowship program funded by the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI).
- Microbiological and physicochemical quality of traditional cheeses
- Valorisation of food industry by-products (functional bioactive compounds)
- Culture-independent techniques (metagenomics) applied to food safety and quality

Why apply with our group?

The host research team accounts for 50% of the overall evaluation score. The CAMIALI group has consistently achieved scores above 45/50 points over the last 3 call editions,



ensuring a highly competitive environment for your application.

Salary

€35,700 gross per year

Application Window

November 12 to December 3, 2026

Target Candidate Profile

To ensure high competitiveness (the cutoff score in the 2025 call was 89.70/100 points), we are looking for candidates with:
- PhD Degree: Awarded after January 1, 2024.
- Strong Publication Track Record: More than 15 JCR-indexed journal articles.
- International Mobility & Impact: Research stays at international centres, active participation in competitive R&D; projects, and contributions to international scientific conferences.

📌 Postdoctoral Position Opportunity: Juan de la Cierva 2026 Call for Applications (Badajoz)
🏢 Instituto Universitario de Investigación de Recursos Agrarios (INURA)
📍 Badajoz