The METAREN Research Group, is part of the Centre for Metabolomics and Bioanalysis (CEMBIO), Universidad CEU San Pablo. It is seeking a highly motivated candidate to apply for a four-year predoctoral research fellowship funded by the Community of Madrid. (https://gestiona3.madrid.org/quadrivium/convocatorias/home/PEJPipf) CEMBIO CEU (https://cembio.uspceu.es/) is a leading research centre in metabolomics and bioanalysis in Spain, offering state-of-the-art analytical facilities, including LC-MS (QTOF and QqQ), GC-MS, GC-MS (QTOF) and CE-MS (TOF), and a multidisciplinary team of 25 researchers, postdoctoral fellows, technicians and PhD students. Research project The successful candidate will pursue a PhD focusing on:
• Metabolomics and lipidomics.
• Advanced mass spectrometry and analytical method development.
• Metabolomic data processing and interpretation.
• Investigation of metabolic alterations and discovery of potential biomarkers associated with chronic kidney disease and accelerated ageing. Candidate requirements We are seeking candidates who:
• Hold a relevant university degree, preferably in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biology or a related discipline.
• Meet the academic requirements for admission to a PhD programme in Spain,



including the applicable degree and ECTS requirements (300 ECTS).
• Have an excellent academic record, meeting the minimum grade required by the 2026 fellowship call (8.0/10 for Science and Health Science degrees, subject to the official eligibility rules and exceptions).
• Demonstrate strong motivation for research and an interest in metabolomics, analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry. Previous research experience in mass spectrometry or metabolomics will be considered an advantage.

How to apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents to [email protected]:
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Academic record (Bachelor's and Master's degrees, where applicable).
• Brief motivation letter. Important: This opportunity is subject to the successful award of a predoctoral fellowship from the Community of Madrid. Selection of a candidate does not guarantee funding or employment. Official fellowship application deadline: 2 December 2026. Early expressions of interest are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for candidate selection and preparation of the institutional application. Join METAREN at CEMBIO and contribute to innovative research in metabolomics, mass spectrometry and biomarker discovery

📌 Contrato predoctoral (Boadilla del Monte)
🏢 Universidad Ceu San Pablo
📍 Boadilla del Monte