Ref. 2026_144

Candidates Interested in Applying for the “Juan de la Cierva 2026” Postdoctoral Fellowships and Similar Calls to Carry Out a Postdoctoral Research Stay in the Neurobiology of Dementias Laboratory. Application deadline: 4 November 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

About the Unit / Group

The Neurobiology of Dementias Research Group is a multidisciplinary research team integrated within the Memory Unit of Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, with a strong focus on translational research in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative dementias.

The selected candidate will join a translational research project on Alzheimer's disease that combines the study of post-mortem human brain tissue with experimental animal and cellular models, as well as complementary molecular, cellular, imaging, and neuropathological approaches. The project aims to investigate disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic targets.

Essential Requirements

PhD degree in Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Neuroscience, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
Fulfil the eligibility requirements for the Juan de la Cierva 2026 call: the PhD degree must have been awarded between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2026. For applicants applying through the disability access scheme (33% disability or higher), the PhD degree must have been awarded between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2026, except in cases where an interruption of research activity can be accredited in accordance with Article 6.1.a of the call.
Strong scientific background and proven research experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
Advanced written and spoken English.
At least one scientific publication as first author.

The following will be valued

Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
Experience in cell culture and cellular models of neurodegenerative diseases.
Western blot and protein analysis techniques.
Immunohistochemistry and/or immunofluorescence.
Confocal microscopy and image analysis.
Data analysis and use of statistical software such as GraphPad Prism or R.
Experience working with murine models of neurodegenerative diseases.
Experience with human brain tissue and/or neuropathological techniques will be particularly valued.
Previous experience in Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative disorders will be considered an additional asset.

We Offer

The opportunity to develop a postdoctoral research project in the scientific field described above within the framework of the Juan de la Cierva programme or similar postdoctoral funding schemes.

Application Procedure and Deadline

Interested candidates should preferably submit their documentation in PDF format by email to the Management of the Research Institute Foundation of Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau at seleccio@recercasantpau.cat, indicating reference 2026/144.

Required documentation:

Cover letter.
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
CONSENT FOR THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

Candidates may be required by the Research Institute Foundation of Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau to provide supporting documentation for the qualifications and achievements listed in their Curriculum Vitae.

The deadline for submitting applications is 4 November 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

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Authorisation of personal data processing

AUTHORISATION FOR THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

Dear candidate,

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Receipt of applications.
Analysis of applications with the aim of recruiting the candidate to the team of the Sant Pau Research Foundation, for a current vacancy and for future selection processes matching your profile.
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2026/144: Candidates Interested in Applying for the “Juan de la Cierva 2026” Postdoctoral Fellowships and Similar Calls to Carry Out a Postdoctoral Research Stay in the Neurobiology of Dementias Laboratory