Expression of interest to apply jointly for a doctoral fellowship in Spain within the Profesorado Universitario (FPU) 2026 call from the Spanish State Research Agency
Published: 07/09/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Envisaged Job Starting Date:

October 2027 onwards

Guillermo Moreno-Alcántar, Group Leader of the Supramolecular Inorganic Biosystems Lab at CIC biomaGUNE, San Sebastián (Spain), welcomes expressions of interest from predoctoral researchers to jointly apply to the 2026 grants for the Training of University Academic Staff (FPU).

Guillermo Moreno-Alcántar, Group Leader of Supramolecular Inorganic Biosystems Lab at CIC biomaGUNE, San Sebastián (Spain), welcomes expressions of interest from predoctoral researchers to jointly apply to the 2026 grants for the Training of University Academic Staff (FPU). More details at call website in the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) website.

The Supramolecular Inorganic Biosystems Lab at CIC biomaGUNE carries out projects at the interface of supramolecular inorganic chemistry and biology, focused on:

  • Design of functional supramolecular systems interacting with biological targets.
  • Innovative self-assembled inorganic structures for biomedical applications.
  • Design of stimuli-responsive and functional metalloassemblies based on biomolecules.
  • Self-assembly in biological environments and biomimetic self-assembly.

The applicant, according to his previous background and interests, could choose any of the above-mentioned research lines.

Required Education Level:

A BSc and MSc in a relevant area of Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, or related fields. Experience in synthetic organic/inorganic chemistry, supramolecular systems, bioinorganic chemistry, and/or medicinal chemistry will be positively evaluated.

Meet the academic requirements necessary to be enrolled in a doctoral programme at the time of joining the Centre.

Required Skills/Qualifications:
  • Be eligible to enrol in a doctoral programme when the contract begins.
  • Not hold a doctoral degree at the time of application.
  • Not have previously received a predoctoral grant for their doctoral training.
  • Not have previously held a predoctoral contract for more than 12 months.
  • Have a strong academic record.
  • Have a minimum academic grade of 7.90/10, in accordance with the eligibility requirements of the Spanish FPU programme.
  • Appear in only one FPU application; applicants included in more than one application will be excluded from all applications.
Duration:

Conditions of the grant

I will jointly apply with the selected student for this grant: Training of University Academic Staff (FPU). More details at call website in the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) website.

The maximum duration of the action is 4 years from your joining the institution. Within those 4 years, a postdoctoral orientation period (POP) of up to 12 months is included, which begins when you defend your thesis, provided the defence takes place during the execution period.

 

Equal opportunities Policy:

CIC biomaGUNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by European, national, or local law.

Open Transparent and Merit Based Recruitment Policy:

You can check here CIC biomaGUNE OTM-R Policy.

How To Apply:

Submit your application with a motivation letter stating why you are interested in this position, your CV, the contact details of two academics who can provide a reference using the "Apply to this Job Offer" button.

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