Organisation/Company CSIC - Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia Department Developmental Neurobiology Laboratory Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 14 Nov 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 Nuria Flames’ group at the Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia (IBV-CSIC), Spain, is looking for a highly motivated young researcher interested in carrying out their predoctoral training in a stimulating scientific environment. The laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach combining cellular biology, genomics, molecular genetics and bioinformatics in murine and C. elegans animal models to investigate the transcriptional and post-transcriptional mechanisms involved in the specification,



plasticity and evolution of neuron types relevant in health and disease. The laboratory is currently funded by the Spanish Government and the European Union through an ERC Consolidator Grant. Requirements Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications * Degree in Biology, Biotechnology or another bioscience-related field, obtained after 1 January 2022, with an average grade higher than 8. * Master’s degree or currently enrolled in a Master’s programme during the 2026–2027 academic year. Specific Requirements Additional merits that will be considered: * Additional education, courses or workshops. * Publication record and/or contributions to congresses. * Bioinformatics knowledge. * English knowledge. Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Additional Information The position offers: * A 4-year predoctoral contract starting on 1 January 2027. * Predoctoral

📌 PhD Position in Developmental Neurobiology – Nervous System Evolution in C. elegans and Other Nematodes (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
🏢 CSIC - Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia
📍 Vitoria-Gasteiz