Organisation/Company Universitat de Barcelona Department Patologia i Terapèutica Experimentalon profile Research Field Pharmacological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 10 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 15 Feb 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 project aims to investigate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the effects of music on chronic pain and vulnerability to opioid dependence, through a translational approach combining experimental studies, neuroimaging techniques, and molecular analyses.

The successful candidate will join the research team and participate in the scientific activities of the project, under the supervision of the principal investigator and the researchers responsible for the different tasks. The responsibilities will include:

- Participation in experimental studies using animal models of chronic pain and prolonged opioid exposure, including protocol preparation and behavioural assessments.
- Collaboration in preclinical neuroimaging studies (PET and functional magnetic resonance imaging), including sample preparation, organization of experiments, and processing of the resulting data.
- Participation in the collection and processing of biological samples and in molecular characterization studies using immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and gene expression analysis techniques.
- Support in the organization, processing, and analysis of experimental and clinical data,



as well as in the integration of results obtained using different methodological approaches.
- Participation in the interpretation of results, literature reviews, preparation of scientific reports, and development of scientific communications and publications arising from the project.

Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the PhD Programme in Biomedicine at the Universitat de Barcelona.

The following qualifications and merits will be valued in relation to the responsibilities of the position:

- Academic background in biomedical sciences, particularly neuroscience, biotechnology, or related disciplines.
- Experience in experimental research using animal models, preferably in neuroscience and neuropharmacology.
- Knowledge of experimental techniques in molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and biological sample processing.
- Knowledge of behavioural assessment techniques, experimental data analysis, and statistical analysis.
- Previous experience in biomedical research projects, including participation in scientific communications or publications.
- Ability to work in a team, organize experimental tasks, and communicate scientific information in English.

Languages CATALAN Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field NeurosciencesPharmacological sciences





Additional Information

A full-time work contract (37.5 hrs/week). The researcher will have the possibility to participate in teaching activities for professional development (not obligatory, though).

Eligibility criteria

A specific committee will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:

- Grade point average of the academic transcripts from the applicant's bachelor's or master's degree studies (or 1st and 2nd cycle): up to 5 points out of a total of 10.
- Curricular merits: up to 1 point out of a total of 10 in accordance with the specific criteria listed in Annex 1.
- Suitability for the tasks to be performed within the framework of the research project or research support position to which the successful candidate will be attached: up to 4 points out of a total of 10.

Selection process

The specific committee will agree upon an award proposal and draw up a prioritized shortlist of candidates who have achieved a minimum of five pointsor declare the call for applications null and void if none of the applicants reach the minimum score.

The award proposal will be published in the UB's electronic office and must include the total scores of the candidates that have received a total of at least five points.

Application Process

- Signed application form and declaration of responsibility.
- Copies of Bachelor's and Master's degree academic transcripts.
- For studies completed abroad, a certificate of equivalence of average grades must be provided, as specified in the call regulations.
- Document certifying admission, pre-admission, or fulfilment of the entry requirements for the PhD programm

📌 PhD candidate in Neuropharmacology and Neuroscience Ref.102026 (España)
🏢 Universitat De Barcelona
📍 España