TheCAMIALIResearch Group (Food Quality and Microbiology), part of theInstitute 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 cheesesValorisation of food industry by-products (functional bioactive compounds)Culture-independent techniques (metagenomics) applied to food safety and qualityWhy apply with our group?The host research team accounts for 50% of the overall evaluation score. TheCAMIALIgroup 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 yearApplication WindowNovember 12 to December 3, 2026Target Candidate ProfileTo 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 (Madrid)
🏢 Instituto Universitario de Investigación de Recursos Agrarios (INURA)
📍 Madrid